Quark Expeditions - 2014 - 2015

The Leader in Polar Adventures: Arctic & Antarctic Voyages 2014.15

New Trips for 2014.15 Canadian Arctic and Antarctica’s Scotia Arc PAGE 4

Special Guests Travel with the Polar world’s most fascinating experts PAGE 9

A Day in the Life, Arctic Edition Walk a mile in our Muck boots PAGE 12

Off the Beaten Track Kayaking, camping and more!

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Ocean Diamond sails through the Lemaire Channel, Antarctic Peninsula ON THE COVER: A stellar photographic opportunity presents itself; Spitsbergen, Svalbard

The world’s most remote and pristine places are waiting for you.

Polar expeditions are for the curious, global traveler; one thrilled by the unexpected. It is for those who want to revel in the humbling beauty of the Polar Regions.

Your expedition starts here, in the pages of this brochure. So what are you waiting for? Come join our fraternity of Polar adventurers.

“ I HAD A DREAM WHEN I WAS 22 THAT SOMEDAY I WOULD GO TO THE REGION OF ICE AND SNOW AND GO ON AND ON TILL I CAME TO ONE OF THE POLES OF THE EARTH.” Ernest Shackleton

CONTENTS 2 Health & Safety, Sustainability and Charity 3 A Message from the President 4 New for 2014.15 6 Our Expedition Team 8 Join the Quark Community 9 Special Guests 10 The Arctic 12 A Day in the Life: Spitsbergen Explorer 14 Spitsbergen and Iceland 20 Greenland and the Canadian Arctic 26 North Pole 28 Arctic Trip Extensions 30 Antarctica 32 A Day in the Life: Antarctic Explorer 34 Antarctic Peninsula 38 Fly & Cruise 42 Falklands (Malvinas) and South Georgia 48 Antarctic Trip Extensions 52 Adventure Options 56 Our Ships 62 Arctic 2014 Dates and Rates 64 Antarctic 2014.15 Dates and Rates 66 How to Dress for Polar Travel 68 Terms and Conditions 72 More Savings

Quark Cares As a long-time, active member of both the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), and the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO), Quark adheres to stringent guidelines designed to ensure the Polar Regions remain pristine for generations to come.

HEALTH & SAFETY • The only expedition cruise company awarded British Standard BS 8848, an externally accredited health & safety program • Lifeboat capacity always exceeds the number of people onboard • Immersion suits are provided for all passengers • Two doctors are onboard each ship, one of whom is hired by Quark because of their international medical experience • Expedition staff members are certified in CPR & life-saving skills

OUR SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES • We are the first operator to offer inclusive CarbonNeutral® voyages on all Ocean Diamond trips • Quark’s flights on the Fly-Cruise program are offset and help the conservation of 38,000 hectares of native forest in the Magallanes Region of Chile • All Quark team air travel is carbon offset • Our ships burn low-emission marine gas oil (MGO) • We conform to all international waste disposal regulations and policies • We serve only sustainable seafood • We use eco-friendly laundry chemicals & cabin amenities • We provide every passenger with a reusable water bottle • We use only recycled, acid-free paper onboard and limit paper use

CHARITABLE WORK Quark has been a proud ambassador of the Polar Regions since 1991. Together with our passengers and staff, Quark’s onboard auctions have raised an average of $150,000 each season for charities dedicated to sustainability and conservation in the places we visit. This year, Quark will continue to support the following charities:

Pack your sense of adventure along with a flexible attitude.

QUARK EXPEDITIONS: THE LEADER IN POLAR ADVENTURES Quark has set many firsts in expedition travel by passenger vessel. Here are just a few: August 1991 First-ever tourism transit of the Northeast Passage, the historic route across the Russian Arctic November 1992 Quark offers first non-scientific visits to emperor penguin rookeries November 1997 First circumnavigation of Antarctica for commercial passengers completed July 1999 First circumnavigation of the Arctic Ocean 2004 Quark first to confirm most northerly emperor penguin rookery near Snow Hill in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica June 2008 Quark offers maiden voyage on nuclear icebreaker 50 Years of Victory to the North Pole April 2011 Three Arctic Islands trip voted one of National Geographic Traveler’s 50 Tours of a Lifetime November 2012 Quark launches first-ever CarbonNeutral® voyages to Antarctica aboard Ocean Diamond February 2013 Quark hosts Jonathan Shackleton (Ernest Shackleton’s cousin) and Falcon Scott (Robert Falcon Scott’s grandson) as they walk (and camp) on 7th Continent together November 2013 Quark teams with Hot Docs to offer the first-ever Floating Polar Film Festival onboard the Sea Spirit

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Dear Traveler, For almost 25 years, Quark has been taking passengers to two of the most extraordinary and inaccessible regions in the world.

Expedition travel by nature is for curious people who want to actively explore these pristine environments, embrace the unexpected and have amazing personal encounters with untamed wildlife at its best.

Traveling with Quark means you’ll be accompanied by like-minded adventurers and led by a passionate veteran expedition team who will enrich your understanding, ensure you get the most of your experience and have amazing memories to share.

As you prepare for your expedition, be sure to pack your sense of adventure along with a flexible attitude. We know the Quark Expeditions experience will both exceed your expectations and possibly even give you a whole new perspective on life.

As always, I encourage anyone with questions, comments or suggestions to contact me directly at Hans.Lagerweij@QuarkExpeditions.com.

Safe and happy travels,

Hans Lagerweij President, Quark Expeditions

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New for 2014.15 QUARK’S NEWEST FLOATING HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Sea Explorer Joins Quark

Quark Returns to Canada Quark is heading back to the Canadian Arctic in 2014 with three new itineraries aboard the Sea Explorer ARCTIC QUEST: GREENLAND TO CHURCHILL

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FRANKLIN: GREENLAND AND CANADA’S HIGH ARCTIC

EPIC HIGH ARCTIC: BAFFIN ISLAND EXPLORER VIA FURY AND HECLA

Two departures, starting at $7,995

One departure, starting at $5,995

One departure, starting at $5,495

(see page 23)

(see page 24)

(see page 25)

The Sea Explorer, formerly the Corinthian II and sister ship to the Sea Spirit, will be operating our three new itineraries in the Canadian Arctic in 2014. This will be Quark’s second ice-strengthened, all-suites, small luxury expedition ship operating in the north. (see page 59)

Epic Ways to See Antarctica Explore the Southern Ocean in more depth with Quark NEW! ANTARCTICA’S SCOTIA ARC: THE ULTIMATE INSIDER’S VOYAGE Quark’s newest Antarctic expedition takes you deeper into the Southern Ocean.

Walk among volcanoes and the largest chinstrap penguin colonies in the world.

One departure, starting at $19,595 (see page 46)

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND FOR THE 2014.15 SEASON CROSSING THE CIRCLE VIA FALKLANDS (MALVINAS) AND SOUTH GEORGIA: EPIC ANTARCTICA

A view of the icebergs from the Jakobshavn glacier in Ilulissat, Greenland

Two departures, starting at $18,995 (see page 45)

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Meet the Expedition Team: Leaders in Polar Adventures

“ IF YOU HAVE MEN WHO WILL ONLY COME IF THEY KNOW THERE IS A GOOD ROAD, I DON’T WANT THEM. I WANT MEN WHO WILL COME IF THERE IS NO ROAD AT ALL.” David Livingstone (Scottish missionary/explorer, 1813-1874)

Over 100 years of combined experience.

Over 800 combined expeditions to the Polar Regions.

Passionate, impressive, knowledgeable, and simply the best, are just some of the words our passengers have used to describe the men and women who guide and lead our voyages to the world’s most remote regions. Among Quark’s team of Polar experts are some of the most recognized and respected scientists, naturalists, historians, ornithologists, marine biologists and glaciologists anywhere.

Our team leaders maintain the highest industry safety accreditations, including STCW, IAATO and AECO and are members of some of the most select and distinguished institutions around the globe. Their expertise and passion is truly unsurpassed.

LAURIE DEXTER Expedition Leader Laurie grew up in Scotland and has lived in northern Canada since 1970, including Baffin Island where he learned the survival skills of the Inuit and speaks their language. Laurie has skied from Russia to Canada through the geographic North Pole, skied and sled-hauled to the South Pole, and traversed the ice caps of Greenland, Baffin Island, and King George Island in Antarctica. Laurie holds an honorary Doctor of Laws, is a Fellow of the Explorers Club, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, a member of the Arctic Club, and in recognition of his international contribution the Canadian Government has honored Laurie with the Order of Canada.

FABRICE GENEVOIS Ornithologist For over 20 years, Fabrice has worked as a field guide and lecturer leading French groups in the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, the Amundsen and Bellingshausen Seas and the Sub-Antarctic islands of the Southern Ocean. In the North he has worked in the Northwest and Northeast Passages, the Canadian High Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard, Franz Josef Land and the geographic North Pole. When not working in the Polar Regions, Fabrice leads natural history trips to the Galapagos Islands, West Africa, South America and Polynesia, and conducts field research on birds with the Museum of Natural History in Paris.

SHANE EVOY Expedition Leader Shane was born and raised on Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada. Destined to live on the water, Shane worked for 36 years at the family marina which he eventually took over. Shane is an experienced leader; his passion for Antarctica and respect for the environment is evident in his expedition leadership. His objective on any trip is to make sure passengers have the “trip of a lifetime.”

SOLAN JENSEN Expedition Leader Born and raised in coastal Alaska, Solan works as a wilderness ranger, expedition leader, kayak guide, and marine mammal emergency responder. His passion for wild places started at university where he received a degree in Philosophy which led him directly to an expedition guiding career in the Polar Regions. In 2002, Solan worked at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station where he first experienced the awesome Antarctic environment as an ironworker. The last 10 years as a kayak guide and leader, Solan has grown an enduring reverence for the unparalleled wilderness of Antarctica.

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DR. TIMUR KOULIEV Expedition Doctor* Timur trained in Emergency Medicine in the U.S. and Canada, and has practiced medicine on all seven continents.

His past experiences include medical practice and research in remote parts of the world, helicopter and fixed-wing medical missions, management of remote medical clinics, and standardization of services across remote or otherwise difficult locations.

Timur has been organizing doctors for the Olympic Games since 2008. In addition to his native language of Russian, Timur speaks English, French, Chinese, Spanish and Japanese.

ALEX McNEIL Expedition Leader Since Alex joined Quark in 2007, his contagious passion for Polar history, anthropology, geopolitics, wildlife and exploration has enriched the experience of our guests. A fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Alex was born in England and raised in Canada. He is fluent in Spanish and for the last four years has been a tireless student of Russian. Alex has nearly 100 voyages under his belt and extensive experience in almost every corner of the Polar Regions.

*Quark Expeditions has an Expedition Doctor on every vessel, in addition to the ship doctor.

CHELI LARSEN Expedition Leader A Kiwi born and bred, Cheli’s whole life has been spent on water in both its liquid and solid states. She worked in the ski and scuba industries before venturing into expedition cruising where she has spent the past 13 years working in the South Pacific, Japan, Russia’s Far East, Australia, New Zealand, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Svalbard, the British Isles and Antarctica.

She managed New Zealand’s largest dive training facility, and skippered dive and fishing charter vessels — invaluable experience when leading Polar expeditions.

DAMIEN SANDERS Historian Damien first came to Antarctica in 1979 with the British Antarctic Survey as a diving officer as part of their on-shore marine biological program.

During this time he experienced three Antarctic summers and two winters on bases at Signy Island, South Orkneys, and at Grytviken, South Georgia.

Damien was stranded on South Georgia during the Argentine occupation in the Falklands Conflict and was evacuated after British forces recaptured the Island.

Since 2006 he has lived in Brittany, France, where he divides his time between marine archaeology, writing and working on Polar expedition ships.

NORM LASCA Geologist Dr. Lasca is Professor Emeritus of Geology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

He holds degrees from Brown University and the University of Michigan. Widely traveled, he has worked extensively in the Arctic and Sub-Arctic areas surrounding the Arctic Ocean and Antarctica for over 50 years. He is a widely published scholar and editor whose expertise lies in Earth-surface processes, especially those related to glaciers and glaciation. He serves on several national and international geological commissions, on non-profit boards and on technical advisory committees for various municipal and state agencies. He is a licensed Professional Geologist and Professional Hydrologist, and is a Fellow of the Geological Society of America.

DAVID “WOODY” WOOD Expedition Leader Woody comes to the Polar Regions via a strange path. He spent time working in a major pediatric hospital, has degrees in political science and law, and chooses to spend as much time as possible onboard a ship heading into the ice!

His love of the ocean and the wild places at the extremes of the planet has resulted in a lifetime at sea either in the North or South for the last decade. He is passionate about the landscapes, ice, wildlife and history of these special places and delights in sharing his interests with passengers.

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Join the Quark Community

Meet our Special Guests

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Travel with scientists, photographers, and descendants of Polar explorers to add an extra layer of interest and insight to your Polar expedition. These best-in-class guests will afford passengers the opportunity to explore and rub shoulders with Polar personalities, both as fellow guests and in the intimate and conversational context of an expedition.

‘Virtually’ meet your fellow travelers Learn about offers, contests and giveaways Read live tweets from our expedition teams Prepare yourself with packing tips and tricks Get the inside scoop on Polar travel YouTube.com/QuarkExpeditions

Facebook.com/QuarkExpeditions Twitter.com/QuarkExpedition Twitter.com/QuarkAtSea (updates from the ship)

Pinterest.com/QuarkExp

QuarkExpeditions.com/Blog

GPlus.to/QuarkExpeditions

Reka Ponyai: I’m so happy, I won the autographed copy of Shackleton, An Irishman in Antarctica! Thank you, Quark!

@nlcondit: @QuarkExpedition told friend who traveled with you a few years ago we were traveling w/Quark. He responded “Only the best for you as always”.

Eve A. Baker: Thanks Quark for the experience of a lifetime, one I hope to share with my kids in a few years.

Jonathan Shackleton

Falcon Scott

HISTORY Back by popular demand, Jonathan Shackleton (cousin of Sir Ernest Shackleton) and Falcon Scott (grandson of Captain Robert Falcon Scott) will speak of their ancestors’ famed expeditions to the South, their own experiences on the 7th Continent and much more! Join these passionate men as they recount stories of old and new Antarctica.

PHOTOGRAPHY Paul Nicklen is a Canadian marine biologist with a specialty in polar bears and Arctic ecosystems and has been working for National Geographic Magazine for over a decade, producing 15 stories for the publication.

His work focuses on the delicate relationship between healthy ecosystems and marine wildlife and was recently named one of the World’s 40 Most Influential Outdoor Photographers by BBC Magazine. For more information, visit PaulNicklen.com or SeaLegacy.org.

RESEARCH Dr. Tom Hart has a passion for wildlife in extreme environments and is working hard to conserve them.

Tom has a PhD in penguin foraging behavior, but has since diversified into genetics and camera-based monitoring. He runs the Penguin Lifelines project at Oxford University and the Zoological Society of London. Through this, he monitors Antarctic wildlife using time-lapse cameras, volunteer photos and population genetics. Tom will be researching penguins’ adaptation to a changing environment and is always a great source of penguin anecdotes.

PIONEERS In 1990, Lars Wikander founded Quark Expeditions along with his friend, Mike McDowell. Their idea for Quark Expeditions was born after the collapse of the Soviet Union, when many Russian ships became available for charter as they were purpose-built for the Polar Regions. A year later, Erica Wikander joined both Lars and Mike as they built their Polar expedition company, and became members of IAATO and AECO, and attended many Antarctic Treaty meetings. In 1998, Lars took over sole operation of Quark Expeditions until it was sold in 2007 to First Choice.

@JoostBoZ: Time is flying by...Only 6 months left until our trip to Argentina and Antarctica with @QuarkExpedition.

Preparations can slowly begin!

@rossmackenzie: @QuarkExpedition Antarctica without the Drake Shake is cheating. :-)

@DestnUnknown: I’m heading to the Arctic in July, so looking forward to another adventure with @QuarkExpedition !!

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“WE SHALL NOT CEASE FROM EXPLORATION AND THE END OF ALL OUR EXPLORING WILL BE TO ARRIVE WHERE WE STARTED AND KNOW THE PLACE FOR THE FIRST TIME.” T.S. Eliot

The Arctic

Village in Heimaey, Iceland

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ARCTIC

A Day in the Life: Spitsbergen Explorer Not sure what to expect on your Arctic expedition? Here’s a look into a day in the life on a recent Spitsbergen Explorer voyage.

11:00 a.m.

POLAR BEAR SIGHTING

The moment we’ve all been awaiting!

8:00 a.m.

MORNING JAVA

Enjoy a free-trade cup of coffee on the deck or from your balcony while enjoying the Arctic scenery, before you head down for breakfast.

9:00 a.m.

SAFETY FIRST

Remember to put your life jackets on before heading out on your Zodiac cruise.

12:00 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

A beautiful afternoon BBQ on the deck of the ship. Silly hats are optional!

Camera shutters frantically capture a pod of walrus on the beach.

LUNCH BUFFET

10:00 a.m.

ZODIAC CRUISING

A ride through the calm waters allows us to view the beautiful glaciers up close (but not too close) and personal.

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3:00 p.m.

HISTORY

Massive whale bones line our path during our afternoon hike.

HERD WATCH

6:30 p.m.

EVENING RECAP

Before dinner, the expedition team take us through the events of the day and prepare us for tomorrow’s journey.

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ARCTIC Franz Josef Land Greenland Sea

Spitsbergen and Iceland: Essential Arctic Polar bears hunt on ice, walrus bob in the water and puffins soar in the sky. Continuous daylight offers travelers endless opportunities to explore this magical land, while nunataks poking out of the ice-covered mountains guide you along your journey.

Spitsbergen LONGYEARBYEN

GREENLAND

“ IT’S THE PEOPLE THAT MAKE THE TRIP WONDERFUL. EVERYONE — ALL OF THE STAFF AND THE PASSENGERS TOO — WERE FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL.”

(Kalaallit Nunaat)

SVALBARD

Atlantic Ocean SCORESBYSUND

Denmark Strait AKUREYRI

Sarah Weinberg, Quark Traveler REYKJAVIK

ARCTIC CIRCLE

ICELAND

SWEDEN NORWAY OSLO

Meet two of the Polar Big 5!

polar bear

humpback whale

WHEN TO GO? Here’s what you might see: JUNE: • polar bears • walruses • bearded seals • reindeers • Arctic foxes • puffins • Arctic terns • guillemots

JULY: • polar bears • walruses • harp seals • guillemots • kittiwakes

AUGUST: • polar bears • Minke & fin whales • bearded & ringed seals • puffins • Arctic hares • kittiwakes • Arctic terns • guillemots

A polar bear considers a swim off the coast of Spitsbergen

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ARCTIC

ARCTIC Arctic Ocean

Arctic Ocean Nordaustlandet

Introduction to Spitsbergen

Nordaustlandet

Spitsbergen Explorer

Spitsbergen

Polar Bear Safari

Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

A perfect introductory voyage to the Svalbard archipelago, this 9-day expedition will satisfy those short on time while still promising Arctic flora, fauna and icescapes.

HIGHLIGHTS • Iconic Arctic wildlife: polar bears, walruses, reindeers, puffins and more • 24-hour daylight • Tundra hiking and Zodiac cruising

Spitsbergen

Adventure Options KAYAKING SNOWSHOEING

Possible Landing Sites: • 14th of July Glacier • Smeerenburg • Alkhornet

Greenland Sea

LONGYEARBYEN Edgeøya

SVALBARD (Region of Norway)

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length.

9 DAYS 2 Departures: Jun 2 and Jun 30, 2014 Ship: Sea Spirit Per person prices from

$4,295*

A journey fit for the Arctic explorer with a little more time.

Located above the Arctic Circle, Spitsbergen welcomes travelers from around the world to visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

HIGHLIGHTS • Iconic Arctic wildlife: polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, reindeers and more • Historical site honoring whalers of the 17th & 18th Century • Frequent shore landings and Zodiac cruises

Adventure Options KAYAKING SNOWSHOEING

Possible Landing Sites: • Phippsøya • Alkefjellet • Hinlopen Straight

*See page 62 for detailed pricing.

Greenland Sea

LONGYEARBYEN Edgeøya

SVALBARD (Region of Norway)

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length.

11 DAYS 2 Departures: Jun 10 and Jun 20, 2014 Ship: Sea Spirit Per person prices from

$5,795* *See page 62 for detailed pricing.

“ SEEING THE POLAR BEARS ON THE ICE AND IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT WAS A DREAM COME TRUE.” Elizabeth Forslund, Quark Traveler

ABOVE:

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Atlantic puffin BELOW: Resting dovekies (a.k.a. little auks) RIGHT: Polar bear and cub

Snowshoeing in Spitsbergen ABOVE: Zodiac cruise BELOW: Walrus and calf

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ARCTIC Arctic Ocean

ARCTIC

Phippsøya

Spitsbergen

Kvitøya

Moffen

GREENLAND

Nordaustlandet

Spitsbergen Circumnavigation

(Kalaallit Nunaat)

Three Arctic Islands

Spitsbergen

Big Island, Big Adventure

Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen

The complete in-depth Svalbard experience takes you around Spitsbergen, the Seven Islands, Edgeøya, Nordaustlandet and the smaller outlying islands of the archipelago.

HIGHLIGHTS • Enjoy the same highlights as the Spitsbergen Explorer • More Iconic Arctic wildlife: harp seals, Arctic hares, Minke whales and more • Visit Monaco Glacier, hike through the Arctic tundra and Polar desert

Adventure Options KAYAKING SNOWSHOEING

Greenland Sea

SVALBARD (Region of Norway)

Atlantic Ocean SCORESBYSUND

LONGYEARBYEN Edgeøya

SVALBARD (Region of Norway)

Voted one of the Top 50 Tours of a Lifetime by National Geographic Traveler, our award-winning expedition is highly recommended for those who want to experience the contrasting beauties of three diverse Arctic countries.

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length.

13 DAYS 2 Departures: Jul 8 and Jul 20, 2014

Possible Landing Sites: • Ny-London • Kapp Lee, Edgeøya • Kvitøya

LONGYEARBYEN

Ship: Sea Spirit Per person prices from

$7,295* *See page 62 for detailed pricing.

ARCTIC CIRCLE AKUREYRI

ICELAND

NORWAY

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length.

HIGHLIGHTS • Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland • Arctic wildlife: polar bears, musk ox, reindeers, walruses and more • Glaciers, icebergs and fjords

Adventure Options KAYAKING

Possible Landing Sites: • Scoresbysund, Greenland • Monaco Glacier, Svalbard • Lilliehöök Glacier, Svalbard

14 DAYS 1 Departure: Aug 1, 2014 Ship: Sea Spirit Per person prices from

$7,995* *See page 62 for detailed pricing.

“ GREAT PLUNGE INTO POLAR EXPERIENCE.” Owen de Vriers, Quark Traveler

Bearded seal relaxes on ice floe

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ABOVE: Church in Ittoqqortoormiit BELOW: Reindeer in Spitsbergen RIGHT: Hiking in Frederiksdal (Frederik Valley), deep in Nordbukten (North Bay) in the northern part of Scoresbysund

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SCORESBYSUND

ARCTIC

ICELAND

QAANAAQ

Beechey Island

GREENLAND

REYKJAVIK

(Kalaallit Nunaat)

Devon Island RESOLUTE

Greenland and the Canadian Arctic: Epic Voyages in the Far Reaches of the North

ILULISSAT

Baffin Bay

Baffin Island

KANGERLUSSUAQ

ARCTIC CIRCLE

Davis Strait CAPE DORSET CORAL HARBOUR

Atlantic Ocean

CHURCHILL

Hudson’s Bay

CANADA

MONTREAL

Go from the single largest island in the world, to the tens of thousands in the Canadian Arctic, and take in the history and beauty of these magical Northern wonderlands. In the glow of the early summer’s continuous daylight, Arctic culture busies your camera, and on a clear fall’s night, the green, yellow and white of the Northern Lights (Aurora borealis) entertain above.

OTTAWA

TORONTO

USA

Meet two of the Polar Big 5!

polar bear

walrus

WHEN TO GO? Here’s what you might see: JULY/AUGUST: • polar bears • musk ox • beluga whales • Arctic hares • ringed seals • snow buntings • northern lights • walruses

SEPTEMBER: • polar bears • narwhals • musk ox • ravens • gulls • ringed seals • northern lights • walruses

Arctic hare relaxing in the sun 20

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ARCTIC

ARCTIC GREENLAND (Kalaallit Nunaat)

Baffin Bay

Scoresbysund SYDKAP

East Greenland

ARCTIC CIRCLE

GREENLAND (Kalaallit Nunaat)

Northern Lights

ICELAND

Arctic Quest Greenland to Churchill

NEW for 2014.15!

Atlantic Ocean

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length.

HIGHLIGHTS • Northern lights* (aurora borealis) • Iconic Arctic wildlife: Arctic foxes, musk ox, and a variety of whales and seabirds • Northeast Greenland National Park: the world’s largest and most northerly park *weather permitting

Adventure Options

14 DAYS

KAYAKING

1 Departure: Sep 22, 2014

Possible Landing Sites: • Ittoqqortoormiit (Scoresbysund) • Sydkap • Ymer Island

Ship: Sea Spirit Per person prices from

KANGERLUSSUAQ

Coral Harbour CAPE DORSET

Walrus Island

Davis Strait

CHURCHILL

REYKJAVIK

The east coast of Greenland is renowned the world over for the best displays of this super natural light show! The Greenlandic people believe when the Northern Lights dance, it’s their “ancestors’ spirits playing football [soccer] in the sky.”

Baffin Island

Our most in-depth Arctic voyage, this expedition offers wildlife, history, culture and tradition for those interested in an immersive Arctic experience!

HIGHLIGHTS • Iconic Arctic wildlife: polar bears, whales, seals and more • Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Fishing villages, Inuit settlements, traditional kayak demonstrations

Adventure Options KAYAKING

Possible Landing Sites: • Sisimuit, Greenland • Akpatok Island, Canada • Walrus Island, Canada

$6,995*

Hudson’s Bay

CANADA

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length.

16 DAYS 2 Departures: Jul 29 and Aug 11, 2014 Ship: Sea Explorer Per person prices from

$7,995* *See page 62 for detailed pricing.

*See page 62 for detailed pricing.

“ EVERYONE FROM THE CAPTAIN TO THE ROOM ATTENDANTS WERE INCREDIBLE WITH THEIR BIG SMILES AND ‘NOTHING IS TOO MUCH TROUBLE’ SERVICE.” Robert Pearson, Quark Traveler

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Musk ox BELOW: Inuit girl in traditional dress RIGHT: Northern lights (aurora borealis)

Leaving ice-choked Nordbugten after a hike in Frederiksdal, Greenland National Park

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ARCTIC

ARCTIC

NEW for 2014.15!

In the Footsteps of Franklin

GREENLAND (Kalaallit Nunaat)

QAANAAQ RESOLUTE

Devon Island

Baffin Bay

Greenland and Canada’s High Arctic

KANGERLUSSUAQ

CANADA

Sail north along Greenland’s western coast towards Canada’s High Arctic to see spectacular limestone bird cliffs, the prehistoric musk ox, and rich history dating back thousands of years.

HIGHLIGHTS • Iconic Arctic wildlife: polar bears, walruses, whales and massive sea bird colonies • Traditional Canadian Inuit and Greenlandic communities • Beechey Island, the historic site of the Franklin Expedition

Adventure Options KAYAKING

Possible Landing Sites: • Ilulissat, Greenland • Qaanaaq, Greenland • Prince Leopold Island, Canada • Resolute, Canada

ILULISSAT

NEW for 2014.15!

FORT ROSS

Baffin Island Explorer via Fury and Hecla This is our most comprehensive Canadian expedition and one that visits remote National Historic Sites of Canada, settlements from 4,000 year-old cultures and sails through the rarely traversed Fury and Hecla Strait.

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length.

1 Departure: Aug 24, 2014 Ship: Sea Explorer Per person prices from

$5,995*

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Walrus BELOW: Arctic fox RIGHT: Polar bear

IGLOOLIK Baffin Island CAPE DORSET

IQALUIT

Davis Strait

Hudson’s Bay Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length.

HIGHLIGHTS • Iconic Arctic wildlife: polar bears, narwhals, ringed seals and massive sea bird colonies • Traditional Inuit communities and the Inuit art of Cape Dorset • An abandoned Hudson’s Bay Trading Post

Adventure Options KAYAKING

13 DAYS 1 Departure: Sep 3, 2014

Possible Landing Sites: • Iqaluit • Foxe Basin • Igloolik

Ship: Sea Explorer Per person prices from

$5,495* *See page 62 for detailed pricing.

*See page 62 for detailed pricing.

ABOVE:

Baffin Bay

CANADA Davis Strait

13 DAYS

(Kalaallit Nunaat)

RESOLUTE

Epic High Arctic

Baffin Island

Hudson’s Bay

GREENLAND

The last outpost opened by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1937

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ARCTIC

ARCTIC

GREENLAND Greenland Sea

North Pole: The World’s Most Exclusive Arctic Expedition Walk. Fly. Plunge. Celebrate at the top of the world. This is the stuff Polar dreams are made of.

Located at 90°N, in the middle of the frozen Arctic Ocean, only 50 Years of Victory can take a select few passengers to the top of the world!

(Kalaallit Nunaat)

Arctic Ocean North Pole

SVALBARD (Region of Norway)

North Pole

Barents Sea

Franz Josef Land

The Ultimate Arctic Adventure HIGHLIGHTS • Crack through dense, multi-year ice • The largest, most powerful nuclearpowered icebreaker in the world • Champagne toast at 90°N • Helicopter sightseeing at the top of the world

Possible Landing Sites: • Cape Flora, Northbrook Island • Apollonov Island • Bell Island

MURMANSK

Novaya Zemlya

RUSSIA ARCTIC CIRCLE

RUSSIA

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length.

14 DAYS 2 Departures: Jun 19 and Jun 30, 2014 Ship: 50 Years of Victory Per person prices from

$24,995* *See page 62 for detailed pricing.

“ THE TRIP EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS — ESPECIALLY THE CREW AND THE NUCLEAR-POWERED SHIP.” Leslia Marvin, Quark Traveler

On top of it all at 90º North

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CLOCKWISE, TOP LEFT: Helicopter sightseeing; Arctic plunge; onboard helicopter landing pad; 50 Years of Victory nestled in ice at the North Pole

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Discover Oslo Package Enjoy an extra night in Norway’s vibrant capital city where you’ll be guided around this modern, beautifully situated town.

Extend the package to five days and take the unforgettable Flåm Railway past picturesque fjords and snow-capped mountains on your way to Bergen.

Extend Your Stay: Arctic Pre- and Post-trip Options At Quark we’ll make sure all aspects of your trip are a delight — before, during and after your adventure! Contact our Polar Travel Advisers to find out about some of the amazing options we have to extend and enhance your adventure.

Comfort or Luxury packages

To book, for information regarding pricing, or for custom itineraries contact your travel adviser.

Explore Helsinki Package This package includes an extra night and tour of Helsinki, a capital with extraordinary architecture and an intriguing blend of eastern and western influences. Experience a Finnish sauna and visit their spectacular church carved into a giant rock. Extend this package to five days and take the ferry across the Gulf of Finland to visit Tallinn, Estonia’s medieval, walled capital.

Iceland Experience Package

Toronto and Niagara Falls Packages

From the charming city of Reykjavik, to the therapeutic waters of the Blue lagoon, and the bubbling hot springs of Thingveller National Park, you’ll be mesmerized by the unique beauty and striking geography of this Nordic island. Iceland offers adventures for every activity and skill level — ask about other options available to enjoy the fresh air and explore the dramatic landscape.

Before heading to the Arctic, why not visit the Toronto and the Niagara region? Spend a few days exploring the vibrant downtown and many culturally diverse neighborhoods of Toronto, take in a live show or see the sights before adding an optional visit to the Niagara region. Here, you’ll stay in quaint, picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake and have a chance to visit some of its many wineries. You’ll also visit Niagara Falls and have a chance to dine overlooking this fabulous spectacle.

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Antarctica “ IF ANTARCTICA WERE MUSIC IT WOULD BE MOZART. ART, AND IT WOULD BE MICHELANGELO. LITERATURE, AND IT WOULD BE SHAKESPEARE. AND YET IT IS SOMETHING EVEN GREATER; THE ONLY PLACE ON EARTH THAT IS STILL AS IT SHOULD BE. MAY WE NEVER TAME IT.” Andrew Denton

Glaciers and icebergs abound in Antarctica

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11:00 a.m.

MARCH OF THE PENGUINS

A Day in the Life: Antarctic Explorer

Penguins everywhere; it’s hard not to fall in love.

Not sure what to expect on your Antarctic expedition? Here’s a look into a day in the life on a recent Antarctic Explorer voyage.

9:00 a.m.

ZODIACS

Zodiac cruising after breakfast — what a great way to start the day.

3:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

Our very own Antarctic guides have arrived to escort us along our Zodiac cruise.

Nothing says exploration like taking part in a Polar plunge.

PRIVATE GUIDES

POLAR PLUNGE

10:00 a.m.

5:00 p.m.

11:00 p.m.

Always remember to put your camera away and soak up the experience.

Browse the Polar Boutique for some souvenirs before dinner.

Every day seems like the perfect day, until the next.

TAKING IT ALL IN

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SHOP

SUNSET

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ANTARCTICA

Atlantic Ocean

Antarctic Peninsula: The 7th and Final Continent Antarctica: the coldest, driest and least populated continent on the planet, where penguins, seals and birds are the only permanent residents. These voyages offer classic itineraries to the beautiful Antarctic Peninsula.

There, you’ll gaze up at magnificent icebergs, explore islands covered with chinstrap, gentoo and Adélie penguins, and be entertained by whales and seals.

CHILE

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) South Georgia

USHUAIA

“ MY LONG-AWAITED TRIP TO ANTARCTICA EXCEEDED ALL EXPECTATIONS. WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE THE SCENERY, IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE.” Aileen Norman, Quark Traveler

PUNTA ARENAS

CAPE HORN

South Shetland Islands

Drake Passage

Deception Island Anvers Island Lemaire Channel

Paulet Island Paradise Harbour Weddell Sea

Adelaide Island

ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

Antarctic Peninsula

ANTARCTICA

Meet one of the Polar Big 5!

humpback whale

WHEN TO GO? Here’s what you might see: NOVEMBER: • penguin courtship displays, nest building and stone stealing • pristine snow and big ice • seals breeding DECEMBER-JANUARY: • longer days with more daylight (midnight sun late Dec.) • first penguin chicks hatching • Weddell seals molting ashore • Minke, humpback and Antarctic orca whales arriving

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FEBRUARY-MARCH: • less ice and snow • more in-depth exploration south along the Peninsula • best whale watching of the season • penguin rookeries at their busiest • fur seals along the Peninsula

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ARGENTINA

CHILE

Antarctic Explorer

USHUAIA

Drake Passage

Discovering the 7th Continent

Lemaire Channel

A perfect introductory voyage to the 7th continent, this expedition will have you gliding around spectacular icebergs by Zodiac, and walking along beaches covered with thousands of penguins.

South Shetland Islands Deception Island

Weddell Sea

ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

• Cross the infamous Drake Passage • Iconic Antarctic wildlife: gentoo and chinstrap penguins, humpback whales, leopard seals, blue-eyed shags and more • Mail a postcard from an Antarctic base with an official Antarctic stamp

Adventure Options KAYAKING

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length.

CAMPING

11 & 12 DAYS

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

13 Departures: Nov 4, 2014 to Mar 4, 2015

SNOWSHOEING MOUNTAINEERING

Ship: Sea Adventurer, Sea Spirit, Ocean Diamond

PHOTOGRAPHY

Per person prices from

$5,595* Possible Landing Sites: • Aitcho Islands • Deception Island • Cape Horn (select voyages)

*See page 64 for detailed pricing.

Atlantic Ocean

Crossing the Circle

USHUAIA

Southern Expedition

Lemaire Channel

This voyage will take you farther south than many Antarctic visitors will go, and offers the most in-depth exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience a frozen region of massive blue icebergs and the continent’s greatest variety and concentration of wildlife.

HIGHLIGHTS • Celebrate at 66°33’S with a glass of champagne!

• Iconic Antarctic wildlife: Adélie and gentoo penguins, humpback and Minke whales, Weddell and leopard seals, albatross, and more • Visit Adelaide Island, inside the Antarctic Circle

South Shetland Islands

Drake Passage

Paradise Harbour

Antarctic Peninsula

HIGHLIGHTS

CHILE

Atlantic Ocean

Adventure Options KAYAKING CAMPING

Deception Island Paradise Harbour

Adelaide Island

Weddell Sea

ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

Antarctic Peninsula

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length.

13 & 15 DAYS

SNOWSHOEING

2 Departures: Jan 7 and Feb 8, 2015

PHOTOGRAPHY

Ship: Ocean Diamond, Sea Adventurer Per person prices from

Possible Landing Sites: • Neko Harbour • Danco Island • Lemaire Channel

$9,295* *See page 64 for detailed pricing.

“I GOT BACK FROM THE CROSSING THE CIRCLE VOYAGE ON THURSDAY. I CAN’T EXPRESS HOW INCREDIBLE IT WAS IN WORDS. BEAUTIFUL. AMAZING. LIFE-CHANGING.” Christopher Paul, Quark Traveler

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Blue-eyed shags BELOW: Gentoo penguin RIGHT: A leopard seal relaxing on an ice floe

Enjoying a beautiful Antarctic sunset before a night of camping

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ANTARCTICA ARGENTINA CHILE

Antarctica Direct: Fly and Cruise to the 7th Continent Short on time? Save up to four days at sea and maximize your time in the Peninsula.

Our Fly-Cruise program offers four great voyages to help you make the most of your Antarctic adventure.

Antarctic Express

Atlantic Ocean

PUNTA ARENAS South Shetland Islands

Drake Passage

Fly the Drake

Deception Island

Anvers Island

Lemaire Channel

Paradise Harbour

This voyage lets you experience Antarctica in the most compact style: fly both ways over the mythical Drake Passage.

HIGHLIGHTS • Enjoy the same highlights as the Antarctic Explorer • Land on King George Island, South Shetland Islands, after a short three-hour flight from Punta Arenas, Chile • Iconic Antarctic wildlife: penguins, seals, whales and sea-birds

Adventure Options KAYAKING

Possible Landing Sites: • Brown Bluff • Melchior Islands • Paradise Harbour

Weddell Sea

ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

Antarctic Peninsula

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length.

8 DAYS 1 Departure: Jan 20, 2015 Ship: Sea Adventurer Per person prices from

You must book flight cancellation/interruption insurance for all Quark voyages, due to possible weather delays.

“ I DARE SAY NOTHING IN THIS BIG BEAUTIFUL WORLD COULD TOP ‘THE 7TH CONTINENT!’ I CAN’T IMAGINE HAVING THIS EXPERIENCE WITH A COMPANY OTHER THAN QUARK.”

$8,995* *See page 64 for detailed pricing.

Randolph Huey Houston, Quark Traveler

Landing on King George Island, South Shetland Islands

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Humpback whale welcomes Zodiac passengers

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Antarctic Express Cruise South, Fly North or Fly South, Cruise North

CHILE USHUAIA

Atlantic Ocean

PUNTA ARENAS South Shetland Islands

Drake Passage

An increasingly popular way to get to Antarctica. Make the most of your precious time on the great white continent while still claiming your badge of honor for a traditional ship crossing of the mythical Drake Passage.

• The perfect short, introductory expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula • Iconic Antarctic wildlife: penguins, whales, seals and birds • Daily Zodiac cruising and landings

PUNTA ARENAS

Drake Passage

Crossing the Circle

Deception Island Anvers Island

HIGHLIGHTS

Antarctic Express

Possible Landing Sites: • Half Moon Island • Port Lockroy • Cuverville Island

You must book flight cancellation/interruption insurance for all Quark voyages, due to possible weather delays.

Lemaire Channel ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

Paradise Harbour

Antarctic Peninsula

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length.

Cruise South, Fly North

9 DAYS 1 Departure: Jan 6, 2015

Cruise South, Fly North Fly South, Cruise North

Venture deep into Antarctica and cross the Circle in less time by taking a short flight over the Drake Passage.

HIGHLIGHTS • Enjoy the same highlights as the Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition voyage • More iconic Antarctic wildlife: chinstrap penguins, crabeater and Weddell seals, gulls and skuas • Visit historic research stations in Marguerite Bay

South Shetland Islands Deception Island

Anvers Island

Lemaire Channel

Paradise Harbour

Adelaide Island

Weddell Sea

ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

Adventure Options

Antarctic Peninsula

KAYAKING

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length.

CAMPING

Possible Landing Sites: • Antarctic Circle • Melchior Islands • Damoy Point

Ship: Sea Adventurer Per person prices from

Atlantic Ocean

You must book flight cancellation/interruption insurance for all Quark voyages, due to possible weather delays.

$7,995*

11 DAYS 2 Departures: Jan 12 and Jan 25, 2015 Ship: Sea Adventurer Per person prices from

$10,995* *See page 64 for detailed pricing.

*See page 64 for detailed pricing.

Adventure Options KAYAKING

“ I FELT SAFE AND CARED FOR AT ALL TIMES.”

SNOWSHOEING

Leanne Drodul, Quark Traveler

Fly South, Cruise North

9 DAYS 1 Departure: Feb 2, 2015 Ship: Sea Adventurer Per person prices from

$7,995* *See page 64 for detailed pricing.

Adventure Options KAYAKING

Taking a moment to enjoy the nearby company of local gentoos

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LEFT: Playful

chinstrap penguins RIGHT: Kayaking in Antarctica is one of the most intimate ways to explore this majestic place

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FALKLAND ISLANDS (ISLAS MALVINAS) AND SOUTH GEORGIA

BUENOS AIRES

Falklands (Malvinas) and South Georgia: A Wildlife Paradise

Atlantic Ocean

CHILE STANLEY

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) USHUAIA

South Shetland Islands

Drake Passage

South Orkney Islands

Deception Island Anvers Island Lemaire Channel

Experience the awe-inspiring king penguin rookeries of South Georgia, the Galapagos of the Poles, as well as the incredible wealth of wildlife in the unique and diverse archipelagos of the Southern Ocean.

The South Sandwich Islands

Paulet Island Paradise Harbour Weddell Sea

Adelaide Island

ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

Antarctic Peninsula

“ THIS ADVENTURE HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST AWE-INSPIRING AND AMAZING OF MY LIFE. I FOUND THAT EVERY DAY WAS SOMEHOW BETTER THAN THE LAST.”

ANTARCTICA

Meet three of the Polar Big 5!

Nicole Huhn, Quark Traveler

albatross

King penguins and chicks enjoy a beautiful South Georgia day

South Georgia

humpback whale

king penguin

WHEN TO GO? Here’s what you might see: NOVEMBER: • fur seal courtship on South Georgia • spring flowers blooming in the Falklands (Malvinas) • Rookeries with 200,000 king penguins DECEMBER-JANUARY: • first penguin chicks hatching • over 5 million fur seals on the beaches • longer days with more daylight (midnight sun in late December) • great viewing of rockhopper penguins and albatross chicks FEBRUARY-MARCH: • playful young fur seals • penguin rookeries at their busiest • king penguins relaxing and chicks fledging • best whale watching of the season • best viewing of crabeater and leopard seals

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FALKLAND ISLANDS (ISLAS MALVINAS) AND SOUTH GEORGIA

FALKLAND ISLANDS (ISLAS MALVINAS) AND SOUTH GEORGIA ARGENTINA CHILE

Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia and Antarctica

ARGENTINA

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) STANLEY

South Georgia

USHUAIA

Drake Passage

South Shetland Islands South Orkney Islands

Paulet Island

Explorers and Kings

Weddell Sea

Experience the best of the Southern Ocean with this 20- or 23-day expedition. Delve into vast wildlife spectacles including a king penguin colony stretching as far as the eye can see.

Atlantic Ocean

ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

Antarctic Peninsula

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length.

HIGHLIGHTS • Visit three distinct regions of the Southern Ocean, each a haven for bird watchers • Visit the friendly town of Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) • Iconic Antarctic wildlife: king and rockhopper penguins, fin and humpback whales, Antarctic fur seals

Adventure Options KAYAKING

20 & 23 DAYS

SNOWSHOEING

3 Departures: Nov 14, 2014 to Feb 19, 2015

PHOTOGRAPHY

Possible Landing Sites: • Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) • Grytviken, South Georgia • Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula

Ship: Ocean Diamond, Sea Spirit, Sea Adventurer Per person prices from

$12,995* *See page 64 for detailed pricing.

CHILE

Crossing the Circle via Falklands (Malvinas) and South Georgia

STANLEY

HIGHLIGHTS • Iconic Antarctic wildlife: king and macaroni penguins, southern elephant seals, and more • Cross the Antarctic Circle and celebrate at 66°33’S • Visit South Georgia, the ‘Galapagos of the Poles’

Adventure Options KAYAKING CAMPING SNOWSHOEING

South Georgia

USHUAIA

Drake Passage

South Shetland Islands South Orkney Islands

Paulet Island Adelaide Island

Epic Antarctica The ‘do it all’ Antarctic adventure for those who appreciate a variety of landscapes, wildlife and historic landing sites.

Atlantic Ocean

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Weddell Sea

ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

Antarctic Peninsula

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length.

23 DAYS 2 Departures: Dec 16, 2014 and Jan 29, 2015 Ship: Sea Adventurer, Ocean Diamond Per person prices from

Possible Landing Sites: • West Point Island, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) • Stromness, South Georgia • Neko Harbour, Antarctic Peninsula • Adelaide Island, Antarctic Circle

$18,995* *See page 64 for detailed pricing.

“ THIS TRIP, PUT PLAINLY, WAS THE GREATEST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. THANK YOU!” Gary Kappes, Quark Traveler

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Amongst king penguins and their chicks in Salisbury Plain, South Georgia Wandering albatross on its nest on Prion Island, South Georgia

Jousting elephant seal beachmasters weighing up to 4 tons each. Gold Harbour, South Georgia

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FALKLAND ISLANDS (ISLAS MALVINAS) AND SOUTH GEORGIA ARGENTINA

Antarctica’s Scotia Arc: The Ultimate Insider’s Voyage This expedition will follow the Scotia Arc, a sub-marine mountain range which extends from the southernmost Andes all the way through to the Antarctic Peninsula. We’ll take you off the beaten track to rare and seldom-visited sites for a true insider’s journey to Antarctica.

Antarctica’s Scotia Arc

NEW for 2014.15!

CHILE

STANLEY

South Shetland Islands Paulet Island

HIGHLIGHTS • Tour the remote South Sandwich, South Orkney and South Shetland archipelagos • Iconic Antarctic wildlife: king, chinstrap, Adélie, macaroni, Magellanic and gentoo penguins, leopard and fur seals, sea-birds and much more • Walk in the shadow of active volcanoes

Adventure Options

Weddell Sea

KAYAKING CAMPING

Possible Landing Sites: • Zavadovski Island, South Sandwich Islands • Coronation Island, South Orkney Islands • Salisbury Plain, South Georgia • Paulet Island, Antarctic Peninsula

South Georgia

USHUAIA

Drake Passage

The Ultimate Insider’s Voyage

Atlantic Ocean

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

South Orkney Islands

The South Sandwich Islands

ANTARCTIC CIRCLE

Antarctic Peninsula

Actual itinerary may vary based on weather conditions and voyage length.

25 DAYS 1 Departure: Dec 15, 2014 Ship: Sea Spirit Per person prices from

$19,595* *See page 64 for detailed pricing.

South Georgia king penguins moulting in the sun

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The largest chinstrap penguin colony is found in the South Sandwich Islands

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Extend Your Stay: Antarctic Pre- and Post-trip Options

Experience Iguazú Falls Package

Getting to the Antarctic can be just as much fun as being there, and we have a variety of packages that will help you to get the most out of your adventure. Contact our friendly Polar Travel Advisers to learn more about the incredible experiences we offer.

Extend your adventure!

To book, for information regarding pricing, or for custom itineraries contact your travel adviser.

Introduction to Buenos Aires Package Savor a spectacular bottle of Malbec wine with a fine Argentine steak, explore street art in colorful San Telmo or experience worldclass shopping on Avenida Florida. Discover the elegant beauty of Buenos Aires, a city that melds European charm with the frenzied pace of Latin life. This package includes a guided tour of the city’s impressive highlights, from the quaint, cobbled plazas to its most sophisticated neighborhoods. In the evening, you’ll enjoy a spectacular dinner and tango show with a live orchestra.

One of the great natural wonders of the world, the grandeur of Iguazú Falls includes over 274 cascades spread over nearly two miles of the Iguazú River.

This package includes a guided tour of the Argentinean side of the falls, with an option to visit the Brazilian side.

You’ll also experience a day in Buenos Aires, and be captivated by its European-inspired charm.

Explore Easter Island Package Take a five-hour flight from Santiago to Easter Island, one of the world’s most remote inhabited islands. A single, massive (though extinct) volcano rising over 10,000 feet from the Pacific Ocean floor, Easter Island is famous for its enormous statues carved from the tough stone of the Rano Raraku, the island’s volcano. Your package includes tours of the statues, tombs and volcanoes of the island.

This luxurious package offers guests three nights’ accommodation at Explora Rapa Nui, where all meals, daily explorations and drinks are included.

Discover Montevideo Package Take a short ferry ride from Buenos Aires to Uruguay’s capital city, Montevideo, where there is much to see and do. Explore the city’s vibrant, eclectic and rich cultural life as well as its plazas and parks. Be sure to leave some time to admire Montevideo’s interesting and diverse architecture, from colonial to art deco. Add an extra day and take in the historic quarter in Colonia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Santiago Head Start Package

Patagonia Birding Package

After an amazing day touring the national capital, you’ll head to Chile’s garden city by the sea, Viña del Mar for a lunch overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Your driver will then head through the Casablanca Valley to Valparaiso, Chile’s best known seaside resort, for a visit to the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Join a small group adventure in Southern Argentina in search of condors, Magellanic woodpeckers, Austral pygmy-owls, steamer ducks, caracaras, Austral parakeets, thorn-tailed rayaditos, spectacled ducks and others — over 200 species can be found. An expert local guide will help you find and identify the rich bird life available in the beautiful Tierra del Fuego area.

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Here are just a few inspiring, hand-picked expeditions to some of the world’s greatest destinations.

Experts in Expedition Travel

International Expeditions

A collection of inspiring adventures on seven continents

PATAGONIA: REMOTE WILDERNESS OF CHILE & ARGENTINA Jan 21–31, 2014 | Feb 13–23, 2014 | Nov 2–12, 2014 | Dec 21–31, 2014

Three world leaders in expedition travel — International Expeditions, Quark Expeditions and Zegrahm Expeditions — have a portfolio of incredible journeys to cover every corner of the world. The common thread that runs through all these companies is dedication to the highest levels of service, and mind-expanding and heart-stirring journeys.

Patagonia stands as the very definition of wildness: fields of ice and glaciers as old as time; and forests, lakes and skies brimming with wildlife. On IE’s exclusive itinerary spanning Argentina and Chile, you sample traditional food during lunch with Patagonian natives and hike along the tundra. Wildlife enthusiasts enjoy a rare opportunity to visit Tierra del Fuego’s Porvenir, home to the world’s most accessible colony of king penguins in the wild.

Plus, travel to El Calafate in Argentina for a full-day exploration of Los Glaciares National Park.

Laughlan Islands, Papua New Guinea

Zegrahm Expeditions

Torres del Paine, Patagonia

For 33 years, discerning travelers have trusted their escorted journeys to the nature travel experts at International Expeditions. Now you can join IE’s expert local naturalist guides to discover the world’s legendary waters, inspiring landscapes, fascinating wildlife and engaging cultures. Chart a course to adventure and explore Earth’s remote regions while enjoying five-star service, imaginatively crafted itineraries and modern amenities aboard their award-winning small-group adventure and expedition cruises!

CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF NEW GUINEA Voyage I: Mar 8–23, 2014 | Voyage II: Mar 19–Apr 5, 2014 Aboard Caledonian Sky Join Zegrahm for a two-part voyage circumnavigating the world’s second largest island, New Guinea.

Whether taken separately, or in combination, this itinerary exposes travelers to a region rarely visited

by Westerners, offering unique opportunities to interact with remote villagers and explore one of the most biodiverse underwater worlds. Voyage I visits the outer islands of Papua New Guinea, while highlights of Voyage II include exploring Raja Ampat and the Asmat.

Meet locals as they paddle dug-out canoes along the Amazon River

AMAZON VOYAGE Year-round weekly departures Aboard the new La Estrella Amazonica Discover the mist-shrouded Amazon of your imagination on a small-ship cruise aboard IE’s NEW custom-designed riverboat, La Estrella Amazonica! Each day is a new adventure with kayaking, hiking and small-boat excursions, and IE’s seasoned naturalist guides tailor each journey. Watch the passing jungle from your private balcony or head to the Amazon’s largest observation deck for stargazing.

Complimentary Peruvian cocktails are coupled with music from the ship’s band during nightly guides’ receptions.

Blue and gold macaw

UGANDA: A PRIMATE PARADISE July 2014 and Aug 2015 | Overland Adventure Uganda calls to nature lovers with a vast diversity of ecosystems that support lions, leopards, elephants, Cape buffalo, Nile crocodiles, the world’s largest concentrations of hippos, and numerous species of primates. Among the many highlights of this expedition, you will spend three days in Bwindi National Park where you may have the privilege of observing Uganda’s iconic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat; often described as the most profound natural history experience in the world.

Zegrahm Expeditions is a company of explorers and adventurers. We love to share our passion for unique experiences with like-minded travelers by weaving together the world’s most inspiring and remote destinations — on all seven continents — into one-of-a-kind itineraries. Our small-ship expeditions provide a comprehensive look at an entire region, while our overland adventures offer in-depth exploration of a single destination.

Gorilla trekking in Uganda Baining Tribesmen, Rabaul Island

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Ramp Up Your Expedition Every Quark voyage includes great daily outdoor activities including Zodiac cruises, hiking and even snowshoeing. But the more discerning adrenaline junkies can also choose from a range of optional adventure activities with varying exertion levels.

Contact your travel adviser to learn more about adventure options, including physical requirements.

“ THE KAYAKING EXCURSIONS WERE MY FAVORITE PART. EACH DAY AND LOCATION WAS SO DIFFERENT, AND I FELT I HAD A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE ANTARCTICA

BY PADDLING THROUGH IT.” Carly Yearsley, Quark Traveler

A tranquil paddle amongst Minke whales in Antarctica

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Kayaking

Space is limited.

Book early!

Imagine gliding along the surface of a bay in the presence of icebergs and glaciers! Our kayaking adventures are the best way to feel at one with the sea. Taken in small groups of 10-16 people, multiple times per voyage, kayaking adventures are only done during calm weather conditions. We require you to have some prior kayaking experience, including the capability to do a wet exit.

Per person: $595 Arctic / $950 Antarctic

Cross-Country Skiing Cross-country skiing is one of the most efficient ways to travel on snow-covered ground, enabling you to experience Antarctica the same way that pioneering explorers like Amundsen and Shackleton did.

With journeys taking a few hours, it is imperative to be in good physical shape. Ideally, you’ll have cross-country skiing experience to partake in this activity, however exceptions may be made for those deemed physically capable.

Per person: $575 Antarctic only OCEAN DIAMOND COMBO: Kayaking & camping package available on the Ocean Diamond

Camping

$1,050 per person

Looking for an intimate and personal way to connect with the Antarctic continent?

Who can say they’ve slept on the 7th continent?

Treat yourself to an overnight camping adventure and seize the opportunity to sleep under the midnight sun and revel in the silence of the land. Our popular camping options are limited to 30 people on our expeditions, 60 on board the Ocean Diamond.

Per person: $250 Antarctic only

INCLUDED OPTIONS ON SELECT VOYAGES (Antarctic only)

Snowshoeing A novel way to experience the beauty of the Polar landscape, and to discover remote alcoves and hidden valleys. Walking atop the snow, we’ll be able to visit new places that are inaccessible on foot.

This traditional means of transport across the deep snow comes from the indigenous people of North America. While you can appreciate a connection with the past, the snowshoes we use today are much lighter and more forgiving than the old wood-weave snowshoes used during the days of the North American fur trade.

Mountaineering Geared towards our more adventurous passengers, mountain climbing in Antarctica is among the most rewarding and addicting outdoor endeavors.

To climb in Antarctica is a special memory that will last forever. Our mountaineering adventures are full-day activities that can last up to 5 hours and require you to complete a fitness waiver to participate in this challenging option.

Per person: $575 Antarctic only

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Photography Antarctica is one of the most incredibly photogenic destinations in the world. Penguins amble across pebbled beaches, whales spy-hop from the blue sea and sparkling icebergs tower in this serene, yet dramatic environment.

Whether you own a serious SLR or a simple point-andshoot, our on-board photography expert provides you with hands-on instruction and technical tips to ensure that you capture the best of your Antarctic experience.

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Meet Quark Expeditions’ Fleet

50 Years of Victory A former Russian scientific vessel and the most powerful icebreaker on Earth; what Victory lacks in luxury she makes up for in her authenticity and amenities

Traveling to some of the most remote regions on Earth places a unique set of demands on ships. Quark Expeditions ensures its fleet exceeds the highest possible safety and environmental standards.

Quark offers a diverse fleet of small ice-class vessels, including a nuclear-powered icebreaker that heads to the North Pole, and four ice-strengthened ships. These modern ships offer passengers a range of expedition travel styles combining comfort with lower carbon emissions.

Welcome aboard.

Gliding through the Lemaire Channel in the Antarctic Peninsula

SHIP FEATURES Helicopter for aerial sightseeing • Full fitness facilities including gym, basketball court, sauna and small swimming pool • All-inclusive bar and beverages • All cabins have en-suite bath • Onboard Polar Boutique • Polar library

SHIP SPECIFICATIONS Staff & Crew 140 Guests

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Lifeboats

4, fully enclosed

Ice Class

LL1 (the highest rating possible)

Registered

Russia

Year Built

2007

A cabin lounge and heli-landing

Twin Victory

Arktika Suite

Mini Suite

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Sea Spirit Our luxury, ‘all-suites’ expedition vessel features all-inclusive beverages

Sea Explorer View 360⁰ cabin images online

Sea Spirit’s sister ship, this is Quark’s newest all-suites luxury vessel for Arctic travel

View 360⁰ cabin images online

NEW for Arctic 2014!

SHIP FEATURES All-inclusive bar and beverages • Every suite has an exterior view and en-suite bath • In-room satellite phone • In-room flat screen TV and DVD player • Bar • Gym • Onboard Polar Boutique • Wi-Fi • Polar library • Top suites with private balconies

SUN DECK

SHIP FEATURES All-inclusive bar and beverages • Every suite has an exterior view and en-suite bath • Gym • In-room flat screen TV and DVD player • Wrap-around sun deck • Wi-Fi • Onboard Polar Boutique • Polar library

SHIP SPECIFICATIONS

SHIP SPECIFICATIONS

Staff & Crew

80

Staff & Crew

85

Guests

114

Guests

111

Lifeboats

4, partially enclosed

SPORTS DECK

Lifeboats

4, partially enclosed

Ice Class

1D, ice-strengthened hull

Ice Class

1C, ice-strengthened hull

Registered

Bahamas

Registered

Marshall Islands

Year Built

1991

Year Built

1991

EXPLORER DECK

ERICKSON DECK

MARCO POLO DECK

CLUB DECK

COLUMBUS DECK OCEANUS DECK

MAGELLAN DECK MAIN DECK

Sea Spirit comfort and the ship’s library

Triple Cabin Main Deck Suite Classic Suite Superior Suite

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Deluxe Suite Premium Suite Owner’s Suite

Penthouse Suite Veranda Suite

Well-appointed and comfortable suites

Superior Suite Deluxe Suite

Window Suite Porthole Suite Triple

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Ocean Diamond

Sea Adventurer

Quark’s largest, fastest, ‘Super Yacht’ features unparalleled comfort and stability

View 360⁰ cabin images online

Affordable value expedition ship with comfortable cabins and a wide range of creature comforts

The observation lounge; all cabins have exterior views

SHIP FEATURES All cabins have exterior views and en-suite bath • In-room flat screen TV and DVD player • Experts-in-Residence program • Onboard Polar Boutique • Wi-Fi • Large Polar library • Yoga • Two dining rooms • Suites with private balconies • Glass observation lounge • Gym

Staff & Crew 106 189

Lifeboats

2, fully enclosed

Ice Class

1D, ice-strengthened hull

Registered

Bahamas

Year Built

1986

The main lounge and cabin amenities

SHIP FEATURES Outside cabins featuring en-suite facilities • TV and DVD player in every cabin • Onboard Polar Boutique • Wi-Fi • Polar library

OBSERVATION DECK

SHIP SPECIFICATIONS

View obstruction View obstruction from lifeboats from lifeboats*

SHIP SPECIFICATIONS Guests

View 360⁰ cabin images online

CAPTAIN’S DECK* View obstruction View obstruction from lifeboats on from deck 6* lifeboats

Staff & Crew

83

Guests

117

Lifeboats

4, partially enclosed

Ice Class

1A, ice-strengthened hull

Registered

Bahamas

Year Built

1975

BRIDGE

CAPTAIN’S DECK

UPPER DECK*

UPPER DECK

415 417 419

MAIN DECK

Talk to someone who’s been there!

MAIN DECK

LOWER DECK

Balcony Suite Single Obstructed View Twin Obstructed View Twin Window

Suite Single with Porthole Triple

*Some “window” cabins may have partially obstructed views.

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LOWER DECK

Triple Lower Deck twin

Main Deck twin porthole Main Deck twin window

Superior Deluxe Suite

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Arctic 2014 Dates & Rates Pg.

Number of Days Ship

Dates

Embarkation

Adventure Disembarkation Options

INTRODUCTION TO SPITSBERGEN Polar Bear Safari 16

Jun 2 – Jun 10, 2014

9

Sea Spirit

Longyearbyen Longyearbyen

16

Jun 30 – Jul 8, 2014

9

Sea Spirit

Longyearbyen Longyearbyen

SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER Wildlife Capital of the Arctic 17

Jun 10 – Jun 20, 2014

11

Sea Spirit

Longyearbyen Longyearbyen

17

Jun 20 – Jun 30, 2014

11

Sea Spirit

Longyearbyen Longyearbyen

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Arctic 2014 Inclusions Price per Person*

Charter Flight

$4,295 $4,995

$5,795 $5,995

NORTH POLE The Ultimate Arctic Adventure 26

Jun 19 – Jul 2, 2014

14

50 Years of Victory Helsinki

Helsinki

$24,995** $1,690

26

Jun 30 – Jul 13, 2014

14

50 Years of Victory Helsinki

Helsinki

$24,995** $1,690

SPITSBERGEN CIRCUMNAVIGATION Big Island, Big Adventure 18

Jul 8 – Jul 20, 2014

13

Sea Spirit

Longyearbyen Longyearbyen

18

Jul 20 – Aug 1, 2014

13

Sea Spirit

Longyearbyen Longyearbyen

ARCTIC QUEST Greenland to Churchill 23

Jul 29 – Aug 13, 2014

16

Sea Explorer

Copenhagen

Toronto

23

Aug 11 – Aug 26, 2014

16

Sea Explorer

Toronto

Copenhagen

THREE ARCTIC ISLANDS Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen 19

Aug 1 – Aug 14, 2014

14

Sea Spirit

Aug 24 – Sep 5, 2014

13

Sea Explorer

Sep 3 – Sep 15, 2014

13

Sea Explorer

Sep 22 – Oct 5, 2014

14

Sea Spirit

$7,995

$1,750

$7,995

$1,750

Toronto

•

$5,995

$1,750

Toronto

Montreal

•

$5,495

$1,750

Reykjavik

Reykjavik

•

$6,995

Copenhagen

EAST GREENLAND Northern Lights 22

$7,295

$7,995

EPIC HIGH ARCTIC Baffin Island Explorer via Fury and Hecla 25

• •

$7,295

•

Longyearbyen Reykjavik

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FRANKLIN Greenland and Canada’s High Arctic 24

• • • •

* Price per person is based on triple occupancy. Charter flights are mandatory. All prices in USD. ** This is a twin price — no triple accommodations on Victory.

ARCTIC 2014 ADVENTURE OPTIONS Kayaking $595 /person

Snowshoeing Included

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ON ALL SHIPS, RATES INCLUDE: • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping • All breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks on board throughout your voyage (Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.)

• All shore landings per the daily program • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities • All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program • Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team & Special Guests as scheduled • Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage • Life jackets and immersion suits • A pair of waterproof expedition (Muck) boots on loan for shore landings • An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep • Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock • A complimentary selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages • Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin • Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Arctic Reader • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program • All luggage handling aboard ship • Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of US$100,000 per person ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONS THAT EMBARK AND DISEMBARK IN SPITSBERGEN: • Transfer from Longyearbyen airport to your hotel if you arrive on the day of or one day prior to embarkation • On embarkation day, transfer from your hotel or Longyearbyen airport to the ship • On disembarkation day, a group transfer from the ship to your hotel or to the Longyearbyen airport ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONS THAT EMBARK IN SPITSBERGEN AND DISEMBARK IN AKUREYRI: • Transfer from Longyearbyen airport to your hotel if you arrive on the day of or one day prior to embarkation • On embarkation day, transfer from your hotel or Longyearbyen airport to the ship • On disembarkation day, flight from Akureyri to the domestic airport in Reykjavik and transfer to downtown Reykjavik ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONS THAT EMBARK AKUREYRI AND DISEMBARK IN REYKJAVIK: • One complimentary night pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Reykjavik with breakfast, as indicated in the itinerary (The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel.)

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• On embarkation day, flight from Reykjavik to Akureyri, followed by transfer to the ship • On disembarkation day, group transfer from the ship to downtown Reykjavik ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONS THAT EMBARK IN KANGERLUSSUAQ AND DISEMBARK IN CHURCHILL: • One complimentary night pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Copenhagen and one night post-expedition hotel accommodation at Toronto airport with breakfast as indicated in the itinerary (The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel.)

• On embarkation day, group transfer charter flight to ship. Embarkation will take place

by Zodiac • On disembarkation day, group transfer from the ship to airport for charter flight to Toronto, followed by transfer to group hotel at Toronto airport ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONS THAT EMBARK IN CHURCHILL AND DISEMBARK IN KANGERLUSSUAQ: • One complimentary night pre-expedition hotel accommodation at Toronto airport and one night post-expedition hotel accommodation in Copenhagen with breakfast as indicated in the itinerary (The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel.)

• On embarkation day, transfer from group hotel at Toronto airport for charter flight to Churchill, followed by transfer to pier.

Embarkation will take place by Zodiac • On disembarkation day, group transfer from the ship to airport for charter flight to Copenhagen ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONS THAT EMBARK IN KANGERLUSSUAQ AND DISEMBARK IN RESOLUTE: • One complimentary night pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Copenhagen and one complimentary post-expedition hotel accommodation at Toronto airport with breakfast as indicated in the itinerary (The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel.)

• On embarkation day, group transfer to ship.

Embarkation will take place by Zodiac • On disembarkation day, group transfer from the ship to airport for charter flight to Toronto, followed by transfer to group hotel at Toronto airport

ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONS THAT EMBARK IN RESOLUTE AND DISEMBARK IN IQALUIT: • One night complimentary pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Toronto and one night complimentary post-expedition hotel accommodation in Montreal with breakfast as indicated in the itinerary (The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel.)

• On embarkation day, transfer from group hotel at Toronto airport for charter flight to Resolute. Embarkation will take place

by Zodiac • On disembarkation day, group transfer from the ship to airport for flight to Montreal, followed by transfer to group hotel in Montreal ALSO AVAILABLE ABOARD THE 50 YEARS OF VICTORY: • One night pre- and one night post-expedition hotel accommodation in Helsinki as specified in the itinerary (The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel.)

• On embarkation day, a transfer from the group hotel to the Helsinki airport and from the Murmansk airport to the ship • On disembarkation day, a transfer from the ship to the Murmansk airport and from the Helsinki airport to the group hotel • All helicopter aerial sightseeing according to each day’s program RATES SPECIFICALLY DO NOT INCLUDE: • For some specified departures, the purchase of a transfer package including charter or domestic flights, and hotels where specified, in conjunction with the expedition is mandatory. The applicable per-person cost is indicated on the Dates and Rates summary • Passport and any applicable visa expenses • Government arrival and departure taxes • Any meals ashore with the exception of breakfast at the host hotel before embarkation, when applicable • Baggage, cancellation, interruption, and medical travel insurance • Excess baggage charges • Laundry and other personal charges • Telecommunications charges • The voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew • On 50 Years of Victory, any private helicopter flying time that may be available for optional flights can be purchased at an hourly rate to be announced on board • Adventure options that are not included in the cost of the voyage

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Antarctica 2014.15 Dates & Rates Pg.

Number of Days Ship

Dates

Embarkation

Adventure Options Disembarkation or Special Interest

ANTARCTIC EXPLORER Discovering the 7th Continent 36

Nov 4 – Nov 15, 2014

12

Ocean Diamond

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

36

Nov 7 – Nov 18, 2014

12

Sea Spirit

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

36

Nov 16 – Nov 27, 2014

12

Sea Adventurer

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

36

Nov 26 – Dec 7, 2014

12

Sea Adventurer

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

36

Dec 2 – Dec 12, 2014

11

Ocean Diamond

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

36

Dec 5 – Dec 16, 2014

12

Sea Spirit

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

36

Dec 6 – Dec 17, 2014

12

Sea Adventurer

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

36

Dec 11 – Dec 21, 2014

11

Ocean Diamond

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

36

Dec 20 – Dec 30, 2014

11

Ocean Diamond

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

36

Dec 29, 2014 – Jan 8, 2015

11

Ocean Diamond

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

36

Jan 7 – Jan 18, 2015

12

Sea Spirit

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

36

Feb 4 – Feb 15, 2015

12

Sea Spirit

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

36

Mar 4 – Mar 15, 2015

12

Sea Spirit

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

FALKLANDS (MALVINAS), SOUTH GEORGIA & ANTARCTICA Explorers and Kings

• • • • • • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Nov 14 – Dec 3, 2014

20

Ocean Diamond

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

Nov 17 – Dec 6, 2014

20

Sea Spirit

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

44

Feb 19 – Mar 13, 2015

23

Sea Adventurer

Ushuaia

Buenos Aires

• • •

Ushuaia

• •

Dec 15, 2014 – Jan 8, 2015

25

Sea Spirit

Ushuaia

• •

CROSSING THE CIRCLE VIA FALKLANDS (MALVINAS) & SOUTH GEORGIA Epic Antarctica Dec 16, 2014 – Jan 7, 2015

23

Sea Adventurer

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

23

Ocean Diamond

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

• • • •

•

Jan 29 – Feb 20, 2015

Ushuaia

Punta Arenas

•

•

• • •

•

Jan 6 – Jan 14, 2015

9

Sea Adventurer

CROSSING THE CIRCLE Southern Expedition 37

Jan 7 – Jan 21, 2015

15

Ocean Diamond

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

37

Feb 8 – Feb 20, 2015

13

Sea Adventurer

Ushuaia

Ushuaia

ANTARCTIC EXPRESS Crossing the Circle 41

Jan 12 – Jan 22, 2015

11

Sea Adventurer

Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas

41

Jan 25 – Feb 4, 2015

11

Sea Adventurer

Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas

ANTARCTIC EXPRESS Fly the Drake 39

Jan 20 – Jan 27, 2015

8

Sea Adventurer

Feb 2 – Feb 10, 2015

9

Sea Adventurer

$5,995 $6,995** $6,995 $10,595** $10,595**

•

$12,995 $15,595

$18,995 $19,995

• • • •

$7,995

•

$9,995 $9,295

$10,995 $10,995

Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas

•

$8,995

Punta Arenas

Ushuaia

•

$7,995

ANTARCTIC EXPRESS Fly South, Cruise North 40

$10,595**

$19,595

45

40

$6,995 $5,995

$15,995

45

ANTARCTIC EXPRESS Cruise South, Fly North

$5,995

$7,595**

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ANTARCTICA’S SCOTIA ARC The Ultimate Insider’s Voyage

$5,595 $7,595

$6,995

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Price per Person*

Antarctica 2014.15 Inclusions ON ALL SHIPS, RATES INCLUDE: • One night pre-expedition hotel accommodation with breakfast in Ushuaia, Argentina, or Punta Arenas, Chile as indicated in the itinerary (The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)

• Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping • All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage (Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.)

• All shore landings per the daily program • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leaders, including during shore landings and other activities • All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program • Snowshoes available on loan for shore excursions on designated voyages • Formal and informal presentations by our expedition team and guest speakers as scheduled • Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage • A pair of waterproof expedition (Muck) boots on loan for shore landings • An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep • Life jackets and immersion suits • Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock • Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin • Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Antarctic reader • A group transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia from the ship to the local airport • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program • All luggage handling aboard the ship • Emergency evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of US$100,000 per person ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONS THAT EMBARK IN USHUAIA: • Group transfers in Ushuaia from the airport to any local hotel • Group transfers from a designated location in Ushuaia to the ship on embarkation day

ALSO INCLUDED IN ‘ANTARCTIC EXPRESS’ PROGRAMS DEPARTING FROM AND RETURNING TO PUNTA ARENAS, CHILE: • All flights between Punta Arenas (PUQ) and Antarctica (KGI) as specified in the itinerary • One pre-night (group dinner included) and one post-night expedition hotel accommodation with breakfast in Punta Arenas • A group arrival transfer in Punta Arenas from the airport to the included hotel for passengers arriving on day 1 of the program only • Included lunch in Punta Arenas prior to boarding, or on the charter flight to Antarctica • Group transfers between the hotel and airport in conjunction with the charter flight to/from Antarctica ALSO INCLUDED IN ‘ANTARCTIC EXPRESS: CRUISE SOUTH, FLY NORTH’: • Pre-expedition night hotel in Ushuaia including breakfast • Group transfers in Ushuaia from the airport to any local hotel • Group transfers from a designated location in Ushuaia to the ship on embarkation day • Flight from Antarctica (KGI) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) as specified in the itinerary • Group transfer between the airport and hotel in conjunction with the charter flight from Antarctica • One night post-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas with breakfast as indicated in the itinerary ALSO INCLUDED IN ‘ANTARCTIC EXPRESS: FLY SOUTH, CRUISE NORTH’: • Pre-expedition hotel night (group dinner included) in Punta Arenas including breakfast • A group transfer in Punta Arenas from the airport to the included hotel for passengers arriving on day 1 of the program only • A group transfer from the hotel to the airport in conjunction with the charter flight to Antarctica • Flight from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Antarctica (KGI) as specified in the itinerary • A group transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia from the ship to the local hotel • One night post-expedition hotel accommodation in Ushuaia with breakfast as indicated in the itinerary

ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONS ON THE SEA SPIRIT: • Fine dining and an “open bar” offering unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (some premium brands will be at an additional charge) • A 10 MB card providing internet access via the ship’s wireless connection ALSO INCLUDED DURING EXPEDITIONS ON THE OCEAN DIAMOND: • Access the world’s largest floating collection of Polar books and DVDs in many languages • Yoga classes for all levels • A comprehensive photography program that includes the services of a resident photography instructor, a program of lectures on photography and digital image manipulation and photography-focused excursions at landing sites • CarbonNeutral® voyages for all passengers RATES SPECIFICALLY DO NOT INCLUDE: • Any airfare unless otherwise specified in the itinerary • Passport and visa expenses • Government arrival and departure taxes, including Argentina’s Reciprocity Fee • Any meals ashore with the exception of breakfast at the host hotel before embarkation and lunch/dinner on specified fly-cruise programs • Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance • Excess baggage charges • Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges unless specified • Telecommunications charges • The voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew • Massage services • Adventure options that are not included in the cost of the voyage

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* Price per person is based on triple occupancy. All prices in USD. ** via Cape Horn

ANTARCTICA 2014.15 ADVENTURE OPTIONS Kayaking $950 /person

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Camping $250 /person

Cross-Country Skiing $575 /person

Snowshoeing Included

Mountaineering $575 /person

Photography Included

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We’ve Got Your Polar Needs Covered QUARK’S POLAR BOUTIQUES Available on all of Quark’s ships, these little shops are filled to the brim with everything from waterproof pants, gloves, and sunglasses to a full range of souvenirs and keepsakes to mark your special journey to the Polar Regions.

“ THERE IS NO BAD WEATHER, ONLY INAPPROPRIATE CLOTHING.” Ranulph Fiennes

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Terms and Conditions of Sale: Arctic 2014 and Antarctic 2014.15 The purchase of any travel services offered

by Quark Expeditions, Inc. (hereinafter with its affiliates, owners, officers, agents and employees collectively referred to as “Quark” or “QEI”) creates a contractual relationship between QEI and you, the customer/participant in the travel package by QEI and represents your acceptance of the terms and conditions of your travel package set out herein (the “Terms and Conditions”).

Please read the following information carefully. In order for your tour reservation to be completed, you must indicate your acceptance of the Terms and Conditions by checking the appropriate box when paying your deposit for online reservations or, for reservations made by telephone, by signing and returning the Acknowledgment Form sent to you by Quark. You are advised to check on the Quark website located at www.quarkexpeditions.com or to request the latest version of the Terms and Conditions from Quark prior to booking your travel package.

RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT Currency Quark Expeditions accepts payment in 4 currencies US dollars (US$), Australian Dollars (AU$), Euro (€) and Pound Sterling (£).

The currency will be applied based on the location of the client. Once initial deposit/payment has been paid, all subsequent fees/charges will be applied in the same currency. Quark reserves the right to adjust prices based on exchange rates without notice.

RESERVATIONS BY TELEPHONE Deposits To confirm reservations on all Quark products, a deposit of 20% of the gross, non-discounted rate (minimum US$1000, AU$1000, £650, €800 per person) is required at time of booking.

The deposit may be paid by bank wire transfer, check, money order or major credit card. For any booking within 120 days of departure full payment is required.

Final Payments Balances are due 120 days prior to departure.

Final payment can be made by calling Quark Expeditions and may be paid by bank wire transfer, check, money order or major credit card.

Deposits and payments for Pre and Post travel options are specific to each item and are explained and communicated at time of purchase.

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BOOKING ONLINE Deposits To confirm reservations on all Quark products a deposit of 20% of the gross, non-discounted rate (minimum US$1000, AU$1000, £650, €800 per person) is required at time of booking. The deposit must be paid by major credit card.

For any bookings within 120 days of departure full payment is required.

Final Payments Balances are due 120 days prior to departure.

Final payment can be made by calling Quark Expeditions (final payment cannot be made online) and may be paid by major credit card, bank wire, money order or check. Deposits and payments for pre-expedition and post-expedition services are specific to each item and are explained and communicated at time of purchase.

Late Payments All late payments are subject to a penalty of 1.5% interest per month, or 18% per annum.

Quark reserves the right to cancel any booking that is not paid within 120 days of departure or deny boarding on any unpaid balances.

Special Requests Quark Expeditions will always try to accommodate special requests, but will not guarantee such things as cabin number, bedding type, special meals and airline seats.

Please ensure all special requests are conveyed to your booking agent at time of reservation.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION INSURANCE Emergency evacuation insurance, to a maximum benefit per paying traveler of US$100,000, is included in the cost of Quark Expeditions voyages from Travelex insurance company.

Included coverage is applicable only to travel occurring between the first and last day of the expedition purchased from Quark Expeditions.

Additional days of travel prior to the expedition and/or after the expedition, including pre- and post-packages/hotels/flights, purchased from Quark Expeditions or from suppliers other than Quark Expeditions are not covered by the included emergency evacuation insurance.

TRAVEL INSURANCE Due to the remoteness of where we travel, an adequate medical facility could be up to 72 hours away or more, dependant on weather. We do have a ship doctor on board and basic medical facilities. Emergency medical evacuation can be delayed or unavailable in certain areas.

It is a condition of the booking that you and all members of your party have comprehensive travel insurance coverage.

Due to the remoteness of the areas in which we travel, travelers must have a minimum US$50,000 (or equivalent) of emergency medical coverage. Quark Expeditions requires proof of coverage prior to embarkation. The travel insurance policy should also cover trip cancellation insurance, trip delay (interruption or after departure coverage), baggage and repatriation. Quark Expeditions will not be held responsible for delays due to force majeure. Any additional costs accrued will be the responsibility of the traveler.

Please book your travel insurance at http://www.quarkexpeditions.com/travelinsurance or with your Polar Travel Adviser.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS All requests for cancellation must be received in writing. Cancellations received 180 days or more prior to departure, are refunded less an administrative fee of minimum US$1000, AU$1000, £650, €800 per person. If cancellation is received between 179 days and 120 days, the deposit is forfeited. If cancellation occurs less than 120 days prior to departure, all payments are forfeited. If full payment has not yet been received, the full penalty will still apply and any unpaid balance is due immediately. To protect the traveler’s investment, we recommend that you obtain adequate trip cancellation insurance.

Cancellations cannot be made online.

Changes Quark Expeditions begins planning our voyages many months or even years in advance of departure. Occasionally, we have to make changes both before and after bookings have been confirmed. Quark reserves the right to change any service; including but not limited to transfer packages (ground or air), group hotel nights and the voyage itself; prior to departure without compensation.

Adventure Options Prices quoted are based on group participation and no refunds will be made for any part of the program in which you choose not to participate, including kayaking, camping, skiing, mountaineering or ballooning (if applicable and which, at the discretion of the Captain and Expedition Leader, may or may not be used).

It is understood that refunds cannot be made to travelers who do not complete the services for any reason whatsoever. All adventure options require a signed Adventure Option waiver, which will be sent to you once you have booked your adventure option. This form MUST be completed prior to you taking part in the adventure option. The Expedition staff reserve the right to deny participation to any client who has not signed the adventure option waiver, does not follow the rules set out by expedition staff or is not medically/ physically able to participate safely.

Children Quark Expeditions welcomes passengers above the age of 8 and under the age of 16 at time of travel with a signed waiver by a parent prior to embarkation on any Quark vessel, provided they meet height and weight requirements (weight of 64lbs or 29kg and 48’’ or 1.2 m. tall) as well as the adult/child ratio on board. Children under 8 years old are not allowed to participate in the trip and children under 18 years old cannot participate in adventure options. Parents must be on board with children under the age of 18 at all times, so participation in adventure options may be limited. If children do not meet these requirements on embarkation, Quark Expeditions reserves the right to refuse boarding without compensation or refund.

Pre- and Post-Travel Pre- and Post-travel options arranged by Quark Expeditions may not be changeable or refundable after booked, please consult your Polar Travel Adviser for full terms and conditions. Cancellations received less than 120 days before departure are 100% non-changeable and non-refundable.

CANCELLATION BY QUARK EXPEDITIONS Quark Expeditions begins planning our voyages many months in advance of departure. Occasionally, we have to make changes both before and after bookings have been confirmed. Quark reserves the right to cancel any service prior to departure, in which case payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. Please note that in the event of cancellation, Quark Expeditions will not be responsible for the cost of any additional travel arrangements beyond the voyage or other items not purchased through Quark Expeditions. Due to the nature of Quark’s Antarctic Express (Fly South, Cruise North; Fly the Drake; Crossing the Circle; and Cruise South, Fly North) programs QUARK EXPEDITIONS WILL NOT OFFER PASSENGERS A REFUND IN THE EVENT OF TRIP CANCELLATION IF THE CHARTER FLIGHT IS NOT ABLE TO TAKE OFF BY 1400 HRS ON DAY 4 (Travel insurance is STRONGLY recommended. The Travelex travel insurance sold via Quark Expeditions would cover a cancellation due to weather on the charter flight.) The cancellation policy for Quark’s Antarctic Express (Fly South, Cruise North; Fly the Drake; Crossing the Circle; and Cruise South, Fly North) programs are set forth in the Contingency Plan below.

Please book your travel insurance at http://www.quarkexpeditions.com/travelinsurance or with your Polar Travel Adviser.

AMENDMENTS TO BOOKINGS Quark Expeditions will make every effort to assist in changing your reservation; however, changes must be submitted in writing a minimum of 120 days prior to departure. If the amendment is possible it will be subject to minimum US$250, AU$250, £150, €200 per person fee plus any difference in fare if applicable.

TRANSFERS OF DEPOSITS OR PAYMENTS TO ALTERNATE VOYAGES Should travelers be unable to take the expedition they originally booked but would like to travel on an alternate date, it may be possible to transfer deposits or payments from the original booking to an alternate booking, subject to the following conditions: The new expedition must occur within one year of the original expedition date and a request to transfer must be made in writing to Quark Expeditions more than 120 days prior to the departure of the original voyage. Quark Expeditions reserves the right to prohibit transfers on any of its voyages. Should a transfer request be granted, a fee of minimum US$1000, AU$1000, £650, €800 per person will be charged.

2014.15 QUARK’S ANTARCTIC EXPRESS (Fly South, Cruise North; Fly the Drake; Crossing the Circle; and Cruise South, Fly North) Programs Contingency Plan.

Quark Expeditions will make every effort to ensure the Antarctic Express programs take place, but due to weather conditions, flying in this region can be difficult and is beyond the control of Quark Expeditions. We strongly recommend that all expedition guests purchase a travel insurance policy including trip delay, cancellation and interruption insurance. Please ask your Polar Travel Adviser about travel Insurance. In the unlikely event that the charter flight is unable to fly on day 2 or day 3 due to weather delays, Quark Expeditions will provide an additional night(s) hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas.

On day 4 should the charter flight not be able to take off by 1400hrs, Quark Expeditions will officially cancel the voyage and provide letters for all clients to submit to their travel insurance providers under the trip delay/interruption and cancellation clause.

QUARK EXPEDITIONS WILL NOT OFFER PASSENGERS A REFUND IN THE EVENT OF TRIP CANCELLATION. QUARK EXPEDITIONS WILL NOT OFFER PASSENGERS COMPENSATION IN THE EVENT OF A DELAY. IF THE CHARTER FLIGHT IS NOT ABLE TO TAKE OFF BY 1400 HRS ON DAY 4. Quark Expeditions will make every effort to assist passengers with rebooking hotels or flights, but this will be at the cost of the passengers, and Quark Expeditions strongly recommends that all clients contact their insurance provider prior to changing any reservations.

Passengers on board the ship during these delays will remain on board with no additional cost until the time in which the charter flight is able to arrange transport. Quark Expeditions advises all clients to book changeable airlines tickets along with cancellation and interruption insurance to assist with additional airline change fees. We advise all passengers to have flexible travel arrangements upon disembarkation of the voyage if delays arise. Quark Expeditions will not be held

responsible for any change/cancellation fees due to weather related delays or any other delays arising from force majeure.

FOR CANCELLATION DUE TO ALL OTHER EVENTS OF FORCE MAJEURE, THE STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF QUARK EXPEDITIONS SHALL APPLY. Please book your travel insurance at http://www.quarkexpeditions.com/travelinsurance or with your Polar Travel Adviser.

MEDICAL FORMS Medical forms will be sent to you via email link once the deposit has been received. You must review, complete and submit the forms immediately if required. Questions that relate to your physical or mental suitability must be completed by a medical practitioner. Quark Expeditions cannot offer medical advice.

Medical forms must be filled out in full, honestly and accurately, and disclose all medical history and information. Should your medical situation change after submitting the medical forms, it is your responsibility to advise Quark Expeditions immediately. Quark Expeditions will review the information submitted and reserves the right to ask for further information, clarity on information, or for documentation from your medical practitioner. Quark Expeditions reserves the right to deny passage to any traveler on reasonable medical grounds.

For travelers that book within 120 days of departure, completed medical forms must be received within 7 days of making payment.

Quark Expeditions reserves the right to deny boarding, without refund or resulting expenses, to any traveler at the pier for any reason at its sole discretion, including but not limited to the event that the on board medical officer determines that the traveler has not disclosed accurate medical information.

ADVENTURE OPTIONS All adventure options require a signed Adventure Option Waiver, which will be sent to you once you have booked your adventure option. This form MUST be completed prior to you taking part in the adventure option.

The Expedition staff reserve the right to deny participation, without refund or compensation, to any client who has not signed the adventure option waiver, does not follow the rules set out by expedition staff or is not medically/physically able to participate safely.

ITINERARY The itinerary described is subject to change at the discretion of the ship’s Master and Quark Expeditions’ Expedition Leader. This is an expedition to a remote part of the world and Quark Expeditions reserves the right to change the itinerary due to weather conditions, availability of anchorages, political conditions or other factors beyond its control, without consulting the travelers. It is understood that such decisions will be made in the best interests of all travelers aboard and with regard to the safety of the vessel.

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Travelers have no right to any refund or other considerations in the event of these itinerary changes. Nothing in this brochure or website is meant to signify the use of any specific design or model of helicopter. The images featured are inspirational in character and do not necessarily depict the exact people, animals and places encountered by travelers.

The traveler must be in possession of a valid passport and any visas, permits and certificates that are required for the duration of the services provided by Quark Expeditions and shall arrange such vaccinations as are normally recommended for the countries through which they intend to travel. Information about these matters and climate, clothing, baggage, gear, and similar items is given in good faith but without responsibility on the part of Quark Expeditions.

RATES All fares are quoted in US dollars (US$), Australian dollars (AU$), Euro (€) and pound sterling (£). Rates for voyages, flights, as well as optional pre-expedition and postexpedition extensions are based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect at the time of printing and are subject to change prior to departure. Substantial changes in tariffs, exchange rates and the price of fuel, services and labor sometimes increase the cost of expedition arrangements significantly. Quark reserves the right to alter prices or introduce surcharges accordingly, even if payment has been received in full. All travelers are required to pay for their excursion and additional purchases in conjunction with their excursion in the same currency.

DISCOUNTS AND PROMOTIONS Quark Expeditions has the right to limit, withdraw or change any and/or all discounts and promotions without notice and/or compensation.

SCHEDULED FLIGHTS Tours do not include international airfare or any other flights unless mentioned in the inclusions.

Quotes All quotes are in US dollars, unless otherwise stated.

Price Changes Until tickets are issued, Quark Expeditions reserves the right to change prices for any reason including but not limited to, airfares wrongfully quoted due to system error, the price of fuel and/or currency fluctuations or government taxes or levies, or any other reasonable cause.

Full Payment Full payment must be received by Quark Expeditions before the Option period expires to guarantee the flight reservation at quoted price. A guarantee of payment by the Client is an acceptance of the travel arrangements as requested at the total price quoted.

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Cancellation fees will apply if the Client subsequently decides to cancel after ticket has been issued.

Changes & Cancellations Unless otherwise stated, airline tickets are 100% non-changeable & non-refundable once tickets have been issued. Changes made prior to ticket issuance may be applied at Quark Expeditions’ discretion, and will also be subject to Administrative Fees.

Flight Reconfirmation Quark Expeditions strongly recommends flight times and numbers be verified or reconfirmed by the traveler at least 72 hours prior to departure. Quark Expeditions is not responsible for any change to airline schedules or flight numbers after tickets have been issued.

Airline Tickets Once issued, all airline tickets are nontransferable and are valid only for the dates and routings shown. If an airline ticket is lost, the client is responsible for the full cost of a new ticket and any changes that may occur in replacement.

Airline, Airport or Weather Delays Quark Expeditions will not be held responsible for any additional expenses or loss that may arise from airline, airport or weather delays.

Quark Expeditions will not reimburse for any additional expenses incurred by the Client as a result. Quark Expeditions will not refund any unused portion of air tickets purchased in the event of such delays due to conditions beyond its control.

For scheduled flights, the fare rules of the airline carrier, including payment and cancellation conditions, apply.

CHARTER FLIGHTS Charter flights are at an additional cost unless otherwise stated. Quark Expeditions reserves the right to change charter flight costs based on fuel surcharges or increased charter hire rates.

COMPENSATION Compensation for personal injury is limited in accordance with the provisions of any applicable International Conventions. These include, for example, in the course of road travel, air travel, rail travel, sea travel, or hotel accommodation and are limited to the provisions of, respectively, the Geneva Convention 1973, the Warsaw Convention as amended by the Hague Protocol 1955, the 1961 Berne Convention, the 1974 Athens Convention and the 1962 Paris Convention.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY QEI purchases transportation, hotel accommodations, and other services from various independent suppliers that are not subject to its control. Neither QEI, its affiliates, owners, officers, agents, employees, nor any associate organization shall be held liable for any act, default, injury (including death), loss, expense, damage, deviation, delay, curtailment or inconvenience caused to

or suffered by any person or their property, howsoever arising, which may occur or be incurred by any organization or person, even though such act, default, injury, loss, expense, damage, deviation, delay, curtailment or inconvenience may have been caused or contributed to: (a) by the act, neglect or default of QEI, or of any persons for whose acts it would otherwise be responsible, or (b) defects or failures of any aircraft, vessel, automotive vehicle or other equipment or instrumentality under the control of independent suppliers. In issuing tickets for transportation of the travel by any means and making arrangements for travel, hotel or other accommodation, QEI is not acting as principal but only as agent for the companies, corporations, owner, public carriers or persons providing or offering the means of transportation and accommodation. You further understand that QEI neither owns nor operates such third party suppliers and accordingly, agree to seek remedies directly and only against those suppliers and not hold QEI responsible for their acts or omissions.

In no event will QEI be responsible for incidental, consequential or special damage or loss suffered by any person. QEI’s maximum liability, for any reason whatsoever, will be limited to the amount paid to QEI for its services. Without limitation, QEI is not responsible for any negligent acts, or acts which are beyond its control, including but not limited to acts of God or force majeure, weather emergencies, breakdown, or failure of diving or mechanical equipment, government actions, inclement weather, sickness, attacks by animals, availability of medical care or the adequacy of the same, criminal activity of any kind, terrorism, war, civil disturbance, sanitary conditions, quality or sanitation of food, quarantine, customs, regulations, epidemics, strikes, hotel overbooking, safety and/or security standards at hotels or other accommodations, or for any other reason beyond the control of QEI. You understand, agree with, and agree to be legally bound by the terms of the release and waiver of liability set forth herein. QEI reserves the right (at their discretion) to alter or omit any part of the itinerary or change any reservation, feature and/or means of conveyance without notice and for any reason whatsoever, without allowance or refund and with extra costs, if any, resulting, said changes being paid by the travelers.

We reserve the right to cancel any services prior to departure, in which case payment will be refunded without further obligation on its part. QEI shall not be responsible for any injury to person (whether or not resulting in death) or damage to property arising out of any act of war, insurrection, revolt or other civil uprising or military action occurring in the countries of origin, destination or passage.

In case of a medical problem arising during the voyage, either on board or on shore, which results in costs for evacuation, use of aircraft or repatriation, the responsibility for

payment of these costs belongs solely to the traveler if costs incurred are above that of the Emergency Evacuation Insurance. The traveler contract in use by the carriers concerned (when issued) shall constitute the sole contract between the transportation companies and the purchaser of these services and/or passage.

By accepting the ticket, the traveler also agrees to its terms and conditions.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK You understand and acknowledge that your travel in connection with and participation in the tour arranged at your request by QEI may involve risk and potential exposure to injury.

You also realize and acknowledge that risk and dangers may be caused by the negligence of the owners, directors, employees, contractors, subcontractors, officers or agents of QEI or the negligence or participation of other participants, contractors and/or subcontractors to QEI. You also recognize and acknowledge that risk and dangers may arise from foreseeable and unforeseeable causes, including weather and other acts of nature.

You fully understand and acknowledge that the aforementioned risks, dangers and hazards are a potential in connection with recreational activities which may take place during your journey.

By payment of your deposit, you certify that you do not have any mental, physical or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for yourself or other travelers and you confirm that you are physically and mentally capable of participating in the activity and willingly and knowingly elect to participate in your travel package in spite of the potential risk of danger. By payment of your deposit, you certify that you willingly and voluntarily assume full responsibility for any injury, loss or damage suffered, whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the owners, directors, agents, officers, employees, contractors or subcontractors of QEI. QEI reserves the right to remove a passenger or cancel or withdraw any reservation at any time at its sole discretion.

EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY/PARTICIPATION In recognition of the inherent risk of the travels and related activities in which you are intending to engage, you confirm that you are physically and mentally capable of participating in the activity, that you are willingly and knowingly electing to participate in this tour in spite of the potential risk of danger, and you willingly and voluntarily assume full responsibility for any injury, loss or damage suffered by you or caused by you, whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the owners, directors, agents, officers, or employees of QEI. You understand and acknowledge that due to the remoteness of where we travel emergency evacuation and/or search and rescue may be delayed or unavailable and that medical facilities may be limited and you acknowledge that it is your

responsibility to assess the impact such limitations may have on any existing medical condition(s). You understand and acknowledge that QEI reserves the right to accept or reject any participant for any reason, and QEI or its guide has the right to disqualify you from any trip activity, if in QEI’s or such guide’s judgment, you are incapable of that activity and/or your continued participation in the tour will endanger yourself or the safety of the group. It is your responsibility and obligation to inform QEI, at the time your reservation is made, of any medical or physical disability or limitation that might disable you or render you unable to perform or safely complete the tour or any activity on the tour. You further acknowledge that you are the best judge of your own conditions and limitations and that it is incumbent upon you to fully disclose the full extent of any such conditions or limitations to QEI.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY In consideration of the services and arrangements provided by QEI, you, for yourself and for your heirs, personal representatives or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, hold harmless and agree to indemnify QEI, and its owners, officers, directors, employees and affiliates from any and all claims, actions, or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services, lost profits, consequential, exemplary, indirect or punitive damages or otherwise which may arise out of or occur during your travel in connection with the scheduled travel package and any activities conducted in conjunction therewith. YOU SPECIFICALLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOU ARE RELEASING, DISCHARGING AND WAIVING ANY CLAIMS OR ACTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE PRESENTLY OR IN THE FUTURE FOR THE NEGLIGENT ACTS OR CONDUCT OF THE OWNERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR AFFILIATES OF QEI.

EXPRESS WAIVER OF CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES Regardless of the situation or circumstances giving rise to a claim, you waive any right to seek consequential, punitive or exemplary damages against QEI its owners, officers, directors, agents, contractors and employees, for any reason whatsoever.

ARBITRATION Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions or the performance there under, including without limitation any claim related to bodily injury, property damage or death, shall be settled by binding arbitration in Atlanta, GA, USA in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association then existing, and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over

the subject matter of the controversy. This agreement to arbitrate does not waive or modify the liability release contained in this document. Such proceedings will be governed by substantive Delaware law. The dispute will be resolved by a single arbitrator who must be a lawyer admitted to practice in the courts of at least one state in the United States and have a minimum of fifteen years of experience in civil litigation. The arbitrator so described will be selected by the American Arbitration Association. Each party to the dispute shall have the right on a single occasion to veto the designation of an arbitrator so selected. The parties waive the right to rely on any state law or statute which creates an exception to enforcement of the requirement that disputes be resolved pursuant to arbitration in the manner set forth herein.

EXCLUSIVE GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION These Terms and Conditions and any actions and proceeding brought hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to conflict of laws principles.

If the right to seek arbitration is for any reason waived by both parties, or if judicial review of any arbitration decision is sought, any action or legal proceeding to enforce any provision hereof, or based on any right arising out of, these Terms and Conditions shall be exclusively in the courts of the State of Delaware, or if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, and all of the parties hereto hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and of the appropriate appellate courts in any such action or legal proceeding and waive any objection to venue or jurisdiction in connection therewith.

WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL In connection with any action or legal proceeding arising out of this agreement, the parties hereby specifically and knowingly waive any rights that either party might have to demand a jury trial.

USE OF LIKENESS Travelers extend Quark Expeditions permission to take their photograph during the voyage, and release all rights over those images understand and consent that QEI may use any likeness taken of you and any of your comments while on your tour for future publicity and promotional material. Travelers who do not wish to be photographed during the voyage must inform Quark Expeditions in writing prior to the voyage.

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ: Your purchase is subject to your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN YOUR TOUR. Should you have any questions, please call your Polar Travel Adviser.

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QUARK EXPEDITIONS 2014.15 PHOTO CREDITS Clayton Anderson • Yu Baohua • Marty Beare • Karine Bengualid • Gerald Blumenfeld • Michael & Malcolm Boswell • Naomi Box • Song China • Steve Chong • Jimmy Chu • Erik Claesson • Adrian Costin • Samantha Crimmin • Alison Davies • Laurie Dick (cover) • Sergey Dolya • Bryant Duncan • Geoff Edwards • Cedric Favero • Janet Forder • Uri Golman • Tom Hart • Ken Kaminesky • Paddy Kemner • Dr. Albert Knapp • Filip Kulisev, Master QEP, FBIPP • Hans Lagerweij • Aimee Lilliehokbreen • Eric Lindberg • Kyle Marquardt • Luc Meriochaud • Sophy Morley • Alex Penguino • Peter & Beverly Pickford • John Rickwood • Jonathan Rossouw • Vladimir Seliverstov • Josh Trevarthen • Heidi Vestergaard • Claudio Vidal • John Weller • Phil Wickens Quark Expeditions thanks all our passengers who contributed their photography to the voyage DVDs. This brochure is printed on Sterling Ultra Gloss for the Text, Sterling Premium Gloss for the Cover. Both papers are manufactured by New Page in the U.S.A. 65% of the energy used to manufacture this paper is from renewable carbonneutral biomass fuel. Both papers carry a minimum of 10% post consumer recycled fiber (PCW), are Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) and are Tri-Certified:

· Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified · Sustainable Forest Initiative (SFI) certified · Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) certified ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT Trees Used: 343 Net Energy: 581 million BTU’s (equivalent of six homes a year) Greenhouse Gases: 104,839 lbs. CO2 (equivalent of 10 cars a year) Wastewater: 370,274 gallons (equivalent of one Olympic size swimming pool) Solid waste 40,662 lbs. (equivalent of one garbage truck load) Environmental impact estimates were calculated using the Environmental Paper Network Paper Calculator.

For more information visit www.papercalculator.org

PROJECT POTICO — RESTORING BALANCE TO THE GLOBAL ECOSYSTEMS Project POTICO (Palm Oil, Timber, Carbon Offset) is a bold initiative fully funded by New Page and other responsible companies in support of the World Resources Institute’s sustainable forestry imitative to preserve endangered virgin rainforests in Indonesia. To learn more visit www.projectpotico.org

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